TMPT 7248 Screening Theology: Theology In and Through Film
Highlighting the possibility and potential of a theology of culture, this course explores the ways in which recent Hollywood movies can be used as resources to think about and even to rethink the meaning of key theological concepts such as ideas of God, human nature, sin, Christ/human redemption, and eschatological hope. Through brief lecture presentations, reading materials, the viewing of movies, and class discussions, students will be encouraged to consider how an appreciative and critical engagement with popular culture can allow for a relevant and contemporary practical theology.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.23 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Benjamin Valentin | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |
| Fall 2022 | Benjamin Valentin | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 5 of 7 |