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THL322 Theology, The Arts And Film (8)

Abstract

This subject addresses the role of the arts as integral to Christian theology and life, both in classical and popular understanding, by exploring the ways in which theology, the arts and film mutually interpret each other to give a broader understanding of human life and of God. Attention is given to the role in theology, worship, and discipleship of the verbal, visual, performing and fine arts. Selected genres including, for example, literature, poetry, painting, sculpture, music, dance/mime, drama/theatre, architecture, photography and film are addressed in-depth. The relationships between aesthetics and religious experience in the context of worship and discipleship, and the role of media and culture in the Christian Church will also be addressed.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Assumed Knowledge

THL115 and THL120

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relationship between aesthetics and religious experience in the context of worship and discipleship
  • be able to develop and use artistic resources in the planning and coordination of a worship activity
  • be able to discuss critically the use of various artistic media in the history of Christianity
  • be able to discuss critically the relationship between film, theology and culture
  • demonstrate self-guided learning, including research, writing and communication skills

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Culture, Christianity and the Arts
  • Theological and methodological considerations
  • Aesthetics and religious experience
  • The church and the arts
  • Architecture: Memorials and worship spaces
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Drama, mime, dance and movement
  • The visual arts
  • The verbal and literary arts
  • Theology and Film

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 5 day residential school. This residential school provides students with the opportunity of engaging with the subject matter in an intensive manner in a group setting.

Activitives include lectures, tutorial presentations, library research, and visits to art galleries, memorials and the cinema.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.