Representing Religion in Film

According to Eaghll, the first time he and King taught religion and film classes they "were shocked by the state of scholarship in the field" (190). [...]this volume is presented as "the first full-length exploration of the relationship between religion, film, and ideology" (xiii...

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Published in:The journal of religion and film 2023-10, Vol.27 (2), p.0_2-8
Main Author: Laycock, Joseph P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ideology
Mythology
Religion
Religious education
Religious studies
Students
Teaching
Theology
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Summary:According to Eaghll, the first time he and King taught religion and film classes they "were shocked by the state of scholarship in the field" (190). [...]this volume is presented as "the first full-length exploration of the relationship between religion, film, and ideology" (xiii). Smith argues that the film's religious theme of the "power of love" functions as a "safety net" that encourages audiences to accept the directors' casting choices. [...]Richard Newton reviews Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) directed by Rian Johnson.
ISSN:1092-1311
1092-1311