Sean Bohnet
about the teacher
Sean Bohnet serves as a graduate teaching assistant at The University of Idaho where he instructs an online course and crafts programs for music events. Sean earned his B.A. from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, TX. As an undergraduate, he earned multiple endowed scholarships for his academic achievement, received service awards, and competed in research competitions. In 2019, Sean won The Alexander A. Bendazzi and Strayer University Prize in Art, Music, and Dance at the Alpha Chi (honor society) national convention in Cleveland, OH. In addition to working as a tutor for the school of music, he served Wayland’s office of the president as a “President’s Ambassador” for four years.
His current research focuses are geared towards music worldviews of the reformation and music theory and history pedagogy. Sean passionately seeks ways to musically equip and inform the church about how to think of and create music. He believes musical inquiry and participation enriches one’s relationship towards God and man through its unique intellectual and bodily demands. Sean’s strongest teaching philosophy may be summed up by the phrase intellectual obedience. He seeks to facilitate vigorous Christian inquiry with an eye towards current cultural climates and one’s personal life.
Sean lives in Moscow, ID with his wife Rachel. Currently they are praying for kids and nurturing their dachshund Richard and beagle Cassidy. If you are fascinated by music history and politics, ask Sean what Richard’s full name is.
Teaching Philosophy
Sean aims to assist students in comprehending the spiritual and seamless quality of knowledge and submitting to the Triune God’s authority over all inquiry. A love for Christian living and scholarship will primarily be advanced by developing students' critical, creative, and literary craft through analysis of musical artifacts and the contexts in which they were produced.
He prompts a student-centered inquiry-based learning approach which emphasizes Ad Fontes (to the source) principles. In addition, fair representation, clear speech, written articulations, and analytical tools that are congruent with the Scriptures will be fostered.
Statement of Faith
When I was fifteen years old, the gospel was preached to me, and the Triune God brought me to spiritual life. Since then, God has been remaking my image through various means of grace which magnify his holiness and my sinfulness. I am a Calvinist and affirm the five Solas. My wife and I are members in good standing of Christ Church in Moscow, ID.
Testimonials
>This teacher created a really fun and positive experience. My son just loved going to class with him. - Susan Johnston