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Session Description
This workshop introduces visio divina (an extension of lectio divina), an ancient Christian devotional practice combining meditation on Scripture in relation to images as a means of deepening engagement with Scripture. Contemporary practice of visio divina commonly includes not only visual images, but music and poetry. The workshop includes a brief historical overview, an introduction to the actual practice of visio divina, and some of the many resources readily available for individuals and groups interested in exploring how this practice might deepen devotional life.
Conference Title
2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship
Event Date
1-31-2020
Event Type
Lecture/Plenary
Type (recording/text)
Recording
Subject Area
Bible
Topic
Scripture
Keywords:
Devotions, Images, Contemporary Practice
Recommended Citation
Smith, Rachel PhD, "Visio Divina: History, Practice, and Resources" (2020). Symposium on Worship Archive. 27.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/uni-cicw-symposium/2020/allitems/27
Visio Divina: History, Practice, and Resources
This workshop introduces visio divina (an extension of lectio divina), an ancient Christian devotional practice combining meditation on Scripture in relation to images as a means of deepening engagement with Scripture. Contemporary practice of visio divina commonly includes not only visual images, but music and poetry. The workshop includes a brief historical overview, an introduction to the actual practice of visio divina, and some of the many resources readily available for individuals and groups interested in exploring how this practice might deepen devotional life.