Jesus in the Movies: A Century of Interpretation

Dates: 13th to 15th March AND 10th to 12th April 2025 (both required)
Location: St James’ Institute, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney
Access from St James or Martin Place stations.
Presenter: Bob Derrenbacker

This unit explores the portrayal of Jesus in modern film. By viewing representative films and film-clips in conjunction with selected readings, the course analyzes and assesses the cinematic depiction of Jesus in these films in light of the findings of modern biblical scholarship and the historical record found in the New Testament Gospels and other literature. This unit will also foster a critical awareness of how Jesus films influence viewers’ perceptions about Jesus and the early Jesus movement.

Fees: University of Divinity standard course fee, or an audit-only fee of $550. St James’ Institute members: $400
Further information and enrolment: 
Contact the Trinity College Theological School at +61 (0)3 8341 0275 tcts@trinity.edu.au

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