RELST 257 - Religion and Film

Institution:

Saint Xavier University

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Description:

This course is a cultural studies approach to religion that examines the perspectives and concerns of contemporary Americans through the medium of film. The course concentrates on theological themes, symbols and beliefs that are central to the Christian faith and the frequent subject of American films, such as perceptions of God, Jesus Christ, the story of redemption, the belief in and encounter with the dead, and perceptions of judgment and the afterlife.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

WWW.SXU.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 298-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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