Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between music and theology and investigates how metaphors of music and sound can advance theological thought. While theological metaphors generally rely on the eyes to visually process written text, the use of sonic metaphors rely on the ears and offer different pathways for cognition. Sonic metaphors are created with pitch, rhythm, and sound and I contend that they have been underutilized in theological contexts. Significantly, sonic metaphors offer potential for exploring theological concepts that are challenging to comprehend through textual means. I include examples from my own musical background and offer suggestions for non-musicians and theologians who want to incorporate sonic metaphors into their own creative theological reflection.
Presenters
Elizabeth UrsicReligious Studies Faculty, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Mesa Community College, Arizona, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Music, Sound, Metaphor, Theology
