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Film, Religion and Ethics 3/4 (U01980)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-FILMREL

A critical study of religious and theological approaches to film, through an examination of cinematic narratives, directorial intentions and audience responses to selected films.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : All participating students must have a minimum of 240 credits

? Costs : Course readings book (approximately £12) Optional special viewings at the Filmhouse (£3 per film) - though all set films are available to borrow from New College library (no cost).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
10/01/2008	14:00	17:00	Martin Hall, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	17:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Viewings Tuesdays 4-6 (optional)- Films available in New College Library

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- View films in a more critical, discerning and imaginative fashion
- Summarise, compare and critically write about specific approaches to 'religious and theological film-analysis'
- Use appropriate key concepts employed in film criticism when interpreting the moral and religious world of specific films
- Deconstruct the ethical virtues, value commitments and world views enacted in selected films
- Describe and critically analyse the religious and theological significance of specific films produced both in Hollywood and beyond
- Develop transferable skills in web research, writing about film and visual literacy