The Bible & Film

Catalog description

This course will consider the historical and literary aspects of selected biblical narratives, as well as their interpretations in contemporary film. It will also discuss biblical themes, expressions, terms, and types that have become part of American culture and are sources used by the writers and directors. This course focuses primarily on film as a form of the long history of biblical interpretation, not on film theory. Prerequisites: RELS 110 or RELS 152 or RELS 161 .