Eric Van Tassell,  Assistant Professor of Lighting and Sound Design, Theatre Department & Dance Department

Let There Be Light: A Reflection on the Theological and the Theatrical

The first words spoken by God in The Bible are "Let there be light." What happens when an artist's primary form of expression is directly related to that command? Through an examination of his own faith and artistic path, and using the lens of SILENT SKY, the currently running production from the Hope College Department of Theatre, Eric will explore theology and theatre; light and shadow; calling and career. 

This lecture is part of the Continuum Scholars Faculty Development Program: an inter-divisional cohort of pre-tenure faculty members who met last summer to discuss theological perspectives on the vocation of scholarship, the current state of theological reflection and engagement in their research fields and disciplines, and the ecumenical continuum of theological perspectives through which our colleagues both at Hope College and within higher education approach their own scholarship. Our goal through this program and these lectures is to build a community committed to an ongoing conversation about faith, vocation, and scholarship. We hope that you will be part of it.

Please note the following dates for Spring 2023 Continuum Scholars lectures:

Mihyun Han (Education) on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 11am (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium)

Zach Williams (Physics) on Thursday, Mar. 9 at 11am (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium)

For information about applying to the Continuum Scholars Faculty Development Program in summer 2023 visit this LINK as part of the Provost’s Faculty Development Grant offerings.