Throughout history, Christian artists faced a special challenge of depicting the heavenly realm through the human language of visual communication. How could the unseen realm of divine become seen through the artistic product of human hands? Images of the Virgin Mary pose an interesting lens for thinking about this question because Mary, as a human being who has won God's special favor in heaven, lies at the heart of the mystery of Incarnation in which human beings could encounter the divine. Images of Mary in art depict this intimate correlation between heaven and earth.

Dr. Hansol Goo is an Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology at the Saint John's Graduate School of Theology and Seminary. She received her Ph.D. in Theology from University of Notre Dame, with specialization in liturgical and sacramental theology. Her research areas include Sacramental Theology, Theology of Migration, Asian American Theology, Global Catholicism, and Christian Art and Spirituality.

Theology Day is a chance for people in our communities who are seeking a deeper spiritual life or understanding of their faith and its place in their everyday lives to learn from and interact with the theologians of Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary. It offers a chance for these scholars to gain insights and grow in their faith, as well.

There is no fee for Theology Day, but registration is required. Free-will offerings and gifts to support the mission of the School of Theology and Seminary are gratefully accepted.

For more information, contact our Development Office at 320-363-3560 or [email protected].

Location: St. Paul's Monastery & Benedictine Center.

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