Religion in Film

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 3 credits from RELG; 3 credits from RELG at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department This course examines the cultural legacy and/or influence of various religious traditions and scriptural texts in the modern medium of film. It begins, with an examination of some great religious "epics", and then considers more recent cinematic treatments of religious themes and figures. (Format: Lecture 2 Hours, Laboratory 2.5 Hour)