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Teaching Religion And Film (An American Academy Of Religion Book)-used
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In A Culture Increasingly Focused On Visual Media, Students Have Learned Not Only To Embrace Multimedia Presentations In The Classroom, But To Expect Them. Such Expectations Are Perhaps More Prevalent In A Field As Dynamic And Crossdisciplinary As Religious Studies, But The Practice Nevertheless Poses Some Difficult Educational Issues The Use Of Movies In Academic Coursework Has Far Outpaced The Scholarship On Teaching Religion And Film. What Does It Mean To Utilize Film In Religious Studies, And What Are The Best Ways To Do It?In Teaching Religion And Film, An Interdisciplinary Team Of Scholars Thinks About The Theoretical And Pedagogical Concerns Involved With The Intersection Of Film And Religion In The Classroom. They Examine The Use Of Film To Teach Specific Religious Traditions, Religious Theories, And Perspectives On Fundamental Human Values. Some Instructors Already Teach Some Version Of A Filmandreligion Course, And Many Have Integrated Film As An Ancillary To Achieving Central Course Goals. This Collection Of Essays Helps Them Understand The Field Better And Draws The Sharp Distinction Between Merely 'Watching Movies' In The Classroom And Comprehending Film In An Informed And Critical Way.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Teaching Religion and Film'? A: The book explores the intersection of film and religion in educational contexts, examining theoretical and pedagogical concerns related to using film in religious studies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Teaching Religion and Film'? A: The book is authored by Gregory J. Watkins.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Teaching Religion and Film' have? A: The book is published in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Teaching Religion and Film' published? A: The book was published on August 22, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Teaching Religion and Film'? A: The book contains 328 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Teaching Religion and Film'? A: It covers the use of film to teach specific religious traditions, theories, and perspectives on fundamental human values.
- Q: Is 'Teaching Religion and Film' suitable for all educators? A: Yes, the collection is designed to aid instructors who teach film-and-religion courses or those who integrate film into their curriculum.
- Q: Does the book provide practical teaching strategies? A: Yes, the essays offer insights into best practices for effectively utilizing film in the classroom.
- Q: Is there any prior scholarship on teaching religion and film discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book addresses the gap between the use of film in classrooms and the existing scholarship on the subject.