Arts, Books, and Media

In Arts, Books, and Media, we feature book excerpts, book reviews, poetry, photography, fiction, images of visual artwork, reflections on art or on the life of the artist, and other creative endeavors by or of interest to women in the academy and professions.

February 14, 2023

By Grace Hamman

The Flowers in Christ’s Wounds

Medieval poetry scholar Grace Hamman illuminates the ancient devotional practice of contemplating Christ's passion.

Arts, Books, and Media

January 31, 2023

By Rebecca Carhart

Reading Margery Kempe

Rebecca Carhart digs into the writings of a 15th-century English mystic and emerges with gold for readers today.

Arts, Books, and Media

March 10, 2022

By Ann Weems

“I No Longer Pray For Peace”

We've been taking Ann Weems's prayer-poem to heart as we remember Ukraine. We thought you might like it, too.

Arts, Books, and Media

October 14, 2021

By Ashley Hales

A Spacious Life: An Excerpt

Dive into this snapshot of A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits as Ashley Hales explores the tension between dreams and boundaries.

Arts, Books, and Media

July 06, 2021

By Carmen Joy Imes

After Whiteness: An Education in Belonging (a review)

How can education support a culture of belonging in the face of racial tensions? Carmen Imes reflects on Willie James Jennings' thoughts on this important topic.