RELS 422 - Religion and Film

Institution:

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Description:

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. May be repeated with different themes for a total of six credits. Explores central themes present in all global religious traditiona, such as ritual, faith, myth, suffering, redemption, the religious quest/pilgrimage, the nature of good and evil and perceptions of the sacred. Using readings from sacred texts and contemporary film critiques, the course juxtaposes ancient story and wisdom with contemporary narratives in film. Possible themes would include women and religion in world cinema, Christology in world cinema, and violence and redemption in film.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vcu.edu/

Phone Number:

(804) 828-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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