Publication Date
Spring 2016
School
Center for Academic Support and Advising Services (CASAS)
Major
Individualized Studies
Keywords
Redemption, Journalism, Storytelling
Disciplines
Journalism Studies
Recommended Citation
Graf, Rachael, "Let Me Tell You a Story: A Journalist's Pursuit of Redemptive Storytelling" (2016). Senior Honors Theses. 644.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/644
Abstract
This thesis will explore, and attempt to define, what redemptive storytelling is within the field of journalism. Storytelling is a practice as old as humanity itself. Indeed, it is ancient, originating in the mind of God, the author of the greatest story ever told. Books written by experts in the field of storytelling, as well as scholarly articles, will be utilized. Aside from journalism, aspects of psychology, theology, and philosophy will be included in the consideration of what makes a story redemptive. This thesis also probes the reasons why stories are so crucial to the human experience, and how God uses them for his redemptive purposes around the world.
