Wednesday, October 21, 2020

A Rider's Guide to Theological Reflection

 


This is a poster I created as an assignment for my theology class at Vose Seminary. At first I must admit that I didn't want to do it. A poster? Please... give me an essay to write any day! Visual art is not my gift. Can I write a song instead? No. It had to be a poster. 

I needed to present a model for reflection with a metaphor of some sort. But then, on my ride home I realised that I already had one. I commute two hours each way to classes on my motorcycle. I began to take note of what I could see around me, and this idea came to life. 

I must admit that despite my resistance this assignment has turned out to be of more practical value than most! The model has been very useful to me in thinking about and sifting through ideas. So if you're grappling with a certain Biblical doctrine or truth, run it through this model. 

This activity is best done on an open road with a full tank and an open mind!