R. Wesley Hurd, Author at Gutenberg College

About R. Wesley Hurd

Wes Hurd founded McKenzie Study Center in 1979 and, until he retired in June 2012, was a full-time tutor at Gutenberg College and the director of Art Project, an institute of Gutenberg College. He returned to Gutenberg from 2016 to 2019 as a member of the board of governors and a part-time tutor. He has an M.A. in biblical studies, a Ph.D. in educational policy, and an M.F.A. in painting. Dr. Hurd remains involved in the arts, and you can view his recent art work at weshurd.com.

Virus, Futility, and Faith

Discusses the futility of this life and where those of faith find hope.

By R. Wesley Hurd|May 27th, 2022|Article, Living|

Modern Abstract Art: Whence? And Why?

Addresses common questions about abstract art.

By R. Wesley Hurd|January 5th, 2012|AP, Article, Arts|

The Problem of Meaninglessness

Explores the ways in which intellectual culture affects finding meaning.

By R. Wesley Hurd|June 27th, 2011|AP, Article, Philosophy|

The Critical Zone: Speculations on a Conceptual Space for Postmodern Seekers

Discusses the plight of those who seek truth.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 21st, 2011|Article, Society|

Thoughts on Art and Its Making

Explores the definition, language, process, and effect of art.

By R. Wesley Hurd|January 21st, 2010|AP, Article, Arts|

Holding the Truth

Discusses how Christians should hold their beliefs in a culture "allergic" to truth.

By R. Wesley Hurd|October 26th, 2007|Article, Living|

Gaining One's Soul

Explores our culture's and the Bible's view of the soul.

By R. Wesley Hurd|October 24th, 2007|Article, Theology|

Why the Parables? Reflections on True Understanding

Explores why Jesus taught through parables and stories.

By R. Wesley Hurd|October 24th, 2007|Article, Bible Study|

Is Our Humanity Showing?

Reflects on how the behavior of Christians often contributes to a negative view of Christianity.

By R. Wesley Hurd|June 26th, 2006|Article, Living|

Becoming Sinners

Explores how self-satisfaction and self-righteous religiosity impede understanding and accepting the truth of our sinfulness.

By R. Wesley Hurd|June 25th, 2006|Article, Theology|

Christians & Serious Art

Discusses the nature of fine art and the challenges for the Christian artist.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 25th, 2004|AP, Article, Arts|

Desiring Truth

Discusses what an individual's response to truth signifies.

By R. Wesley Hurd|August 25th, 2002|Article, Theology|

Seekers, Truth, & Fulfillment

Asks whether we can find a vision of life that is true.

By R. Wesley Hurd|January 26th, 2002|Article, Philosophy|

McKenzie Study Center & Gutenberg College

Describes the relationship between Gutenberg College and the MSC and Art Project ministries.

By R. Wesley Hurd|January 26th, 2002|Article, Education|

Culture

Explores the challenges and opportunities of living in a particular culture.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Society|

Postmodernism

Explains the nature and impact of postmodernism.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Philosophy|

Me and My Worldview

Illuminates the concept of a worldview and why it is important.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Philosophy|

Being Between

Examines the ambiguous nature of the believer's experience in this life.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Living|

McKenzie Study Center

Narrates the history of MSC and the distinctives which characterize it.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 26th, 2001|Article, Education|

The Artful in Us All

Describes the inevitable place of art in human experience and the challenge of Christian artmaking.

By R. Wesley Hurd|February 25th, 2001|AP, Article, Arts|