Creatio
Learning to Create in the Image of God
In the beginning, God created…
These are the first words written about God in His Book, in Genesis 1:1.
Whatever we know about God, whatever we’ve discovered in our study and experience, we can begin there. God is the creator.
Then the Book goes on to say: So God created human beings in His own image, in the image of God He created them; Entire libraries of books have been written trying to help us mere mortals answer the question, “What does it mean that we are created in the image of God?”
Whatever it means, it certainly must include the idea that we are created to be creators, too. The first thing said about God is that He is the creator in chief, so those made in His image must be creators, too.
Hence Creatio, our project focused on unearthing, enabling, and promoting creativity.
Singer-songwriter Natalie Grant, GMA’s Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years.Creatio Ex Materia
When God creates, He creates out of nothing; philosophers and theologians use the Latin phrase creatio ex nihilo (creation out of nothing). We mortals are left with creatio ex materia. While Northwest’s Creatio Project is a fresh new initiative, we are starting with a great deal to build upon.
History and Culture
Now celebrating our 75th year, creating music has been with Northwest from day one. In addition to the excellence produced through the University’s choirs, bands, and other music groups, our alumni have distinguished themselves as performers, producers, and innovators. Making music together is in the fabric of Northwest; currently nearly 25% of our traditional students participate in at least one University-sponsored music program. Many are featured in recording projects performing original material.
Campus and the Surrounding Area
Paul (Bud) Tutmarc, inventor of the electric guitar.Northwest is situated on 56 of the most beautiful acres in Washington, overlooking Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline and surrounded by mountains. With neighbors such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Starbucks, and Boeing, Northwest University is in the middle of an international wellspring of creativity. Northwest University is making room for Creatio, which will include everything from Creatio’s headquarters and small studios, all the way to our chapel, which can be configured as a 5,200 square foot soundstage.
Proven Leadership and Infrastructure
Northwest University has experienced dramatic growth and expansion over the past several years as it emerges as an innovative leader, continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need. Northwest’s leadership has demonstrated an ability to identify opportunities, gather resources and talent, and implement programs that work, making a difference in the lives of students and those our students encounter.
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