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The Chimes

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art
President Barry Corey reminds students that Christians must value art if we value culture.
President Barry Corey October 19, 2018

When I was in college, I took an art appreciation course. I cannot recall the name of the art professor. But one thing I can recall is that I did not have any more appreciation for art when I turned in the final exam than I did when I picked up the syllabus. It was a semester hypnotically flipping...

Calvary Chapel renovations connect abstract art and worship

Photo Courtesy of ccca.biola.edu
The new vision for Calvary Chapel focuses on creating a sacred space of worship through art.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 25, 2018

As students returned to campus to begin the new semester, one of Biola’s landmarks entered a new golden age—literally. With the Calvary Chapel renovations complete, students can now witness abstract art created by Danish artists Peter Brandes and his wife Maja Lisa Engelhardt, who used their...