Course Outcomes
Transcendence in Cinema
Consider the history and nature of transcendence in cinema, it's operation in particular films, and the permutations of relationships between transcendence/spirituality and film.
Personal Paradigm
Explore and further articulate their personal paradigm of transcendence and film especially in its operation in specific cinematic texts.
Criticism Skills
Develop "experimental criticism" skills (as identified by C.S. Lewis), examining a text's impact on spectators and its relationship to the intent of its creators.
Scholarly Literature
Establish familiarity with the some of the scholarly literature on religion/values and film.
