Theology Goes to the Movies
An Introduction to Critical Christian Thinking
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, Religion & Spirituality
| Author: | Clive Marsh | ISBN: | 9781134180639 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | February 19, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Clive Marsh |
| ISBN: | 9781134180639 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | February 19, 2008 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
