Theology, Imagination and the Arts
Jonathan grew up in Orange County, California, and studied Bible and Theology at Biola University. As a student pursuing an Mlitt. in Theology and the Arts at the University of St. Andrews, he is interested in exploring how literary theories as described by C.S Lewis and J.R.R Tolkien may inform a charitable reading towards literature and the Bible. But when his studies permit, he enjoys creating poetry and fiction, imagining whole worlds set in the universe beyond our sight while adventuring the countryside with his fiancѐ.
[Editor’s Note: Reflecting on his creative process during the Covid pandemic, author Jonathan Selstad asks why we expend time and energy making art. Through…