Theology goes to the movies : an introduction to critical Christian thinking
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Theology goes to the movies : an introduction to critical Christian thinking
Routledge, 2007
- : pbk
- : hbk
Available at 6 libraries
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Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Drawing a comparison between religion and cinema-going, this text examines a range of contemporary films in relation to key theological concepts. Cinema as a religion-like activity is explored through cognitive, affective, aesthetic and ethical levels, identifying the religious aspects in the social practice of cinema-going.
Written by a leading expert in the field, Theology Goes to the Movies analyzes:
the role of cinema and Church in Western culture
the power of Christian symbols and images within popular culture
theological concepts of humanity, evil and redemption, eschatology and God.
This is an ideal text for students seeking a new way into the study of theology.
Table of Contents
Part One: Contextualizing Theology in a Media Age Part Two: A Systematic Theology through Film Part Three: Christian Theology in Practice
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