Katie is a Professor of Art History at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. Originally from Indiana, Katie earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University, and her graduate degrees from Harvard University. She is the author of three books and several scholarly essays and has curated numerous exhibitions. Her third book, Church Beautiful: Sacred Art and Spiritual Healing, is available now in Paperback, ebook, and Kindle editions. Katie lives in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard with her husband and two kids, where she enjoys walking, beachcombing and making music.
Blog Post by Katie Kresser, Ph.D.
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Aesthetics and Spirituality Part V: Idols
Our ancestors' agreement about the spiritual world with the use of idols, globally, can also infer the existence of an immortal soul.
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Aesthetics and Spirituality Part II: Quests
Explore the ancient tradition of sacred quests and pilgrimages in this in-depth essay.
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Aesthetics and Spirituality Part I: High Places
Discover the universal tradition of building sacred high places across ancient civilizations in this insightful blog post.
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