This unit examines depictions of Jesus in film, including a growing number of non-western films, and seeks to examine the cinematic reimagining of traditional images of Christ. It will also consider how modern theological and biblical scholarship has informed the development of such images, our appreciation/understanding of these films, and their reception within the cultural landscape.
Unit code: CT3019W
Unit status: Approved (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 3
Unit discipline: Systematic Theology
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Critically engage with film as a dynamic tool for theological reflection and social commentary. |
| 2. | Articulate how films may offer expression to their understanding of their Christology |
| 3. | Identify the social, cultural and theological sources that inform cinematic expressions of Christ. |
| 4. | Critique the biblical, theological and cultural motifs that inform their interpretaions of the images of Christ presented in film. |
One foundation in Field D and one foundation in field in Field C
This unit encourages students to engage with theoretical & cinematic soucres, applying them to the students Christological frameworks. They are prompted to reflect weekly upon their readings/viewings, and to develop a link between their viewing and their theological frameworks. Through content delivery, theological reflection methods, specific film studies, discussion groups and assessment tools, learning opportunities will be offered.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Report (1500 words) |
1500 | 30.0 |
| Essay | Essay (2,500 words) |
2500 | 50.0 |
| Critical Review | Critical Review (1000 words) |
1000 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 27 Sep, 2019
Unit record last updated: 2019-11-11 10:10:42 +1100