An critical analysis of the Jesus People Movement in 1960s-70s America. In this essay, I examine work from three different musical artists who were active in the movement and show how the lyrics of their songs are emblematic of evangelical Christianity. Through this examination, I argue that while the Jesus People may have had the aesthetics of a subculture, their underlying ideologies do not qualify as countercultural.

An analytical examination of the integral functions of affect in two musical adaptations of the Gospels--the 2012 arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and the 1971 stage show and 1973 film adaptation of Godspell. Enchantment can be seen as a necessity for believing each show's premise, and examinations of each show's crucifixion sequence show the continued effectiveness of shock as an affective device.

An analysis of how The Prince of Egypt (1998) functions as an adaptation of the Book of Exodus. By employing character design and color as nonverbal storytelling devices, and casting God in a way never before seen in film, Prince of Egypt builds on the foundational story from Exodus by extending the conflict to one between families as well as between nations.

A text for help from far away leaves a young man grappling with uncertainty and a sense of helplessness. How will he reconcile his sense of duty to a friend with what he's always been told is right to do? And how will he live with himself if he doesn't do what he knows he should?

After leaving his job in a rural Illinois coal mine, Daniel reflects on all the events that brought him and Henry together, and the ones that nearly tore them apart. It seems that they left a lot more back in the tunnels than just some pickaxes and a steady paycheck.

A liturgy series focused on the idea of longing for things such as community, connection, and justice.