Teaching religion and film
By: edited by Gregory J. Watkins.
Contributors: Watkins, Gregory J.
Series: AAR teaching religious studies series; AAR teaching religious studies
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
ISBN-13: 9780195335989
Subjects: Motion pictures -- Religious aspects; Motion pictures -- Moral and ethical aspects; Religion -- Study and teaching
Description: "In Teaching Religion and Film, an interdisciplinary team of scholars thinks about the theoretical and pedagogical concerns involved with the intersection of film and religion in the classroom. They examine the use of film to teach specific religious traditions, religious theories, and perspectives on fundamental human values." "Some instructors already teach some version of a film and religion course, and many have integrated film as an ancillary to achieving central course goals. This collection of essays helps them understand the field better and draws the sharp distinction between merely "watching movies" in the classroom and comprehending film in an informed and critical way."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.