Religion 145 - In the Eye of the Beholder:Images of Jesus Through Gospel and Film

Institution:

Sewanee-The University of the South

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Description:

An examination of the images of Jesus in ancient Gospels and contemporary film. The course focuses upon canonical (Mark, Matthew, Luke, John) and noncanonical (Thomas, Philip, Mary) gospel texts. The aim is to understand in literary, historical and theological terms different ways Jesus is interpreted in gospel texts and to view contemporary popular cultural efforts to represent Jesus as savior figure in film (including Jesus of Montreal, The Gospel According to St. Matthew, The Life of Brian, Last Temptation of Christ, and The Matrix). ( Credit, full course.) Staff

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sewanee.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 598-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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