Religious Representation and the Philosophy of Film

Dear Colleagues,

In this Special Issue, we are interested in critical thinking about the nature of religious representation in film. The philosophy of film should be understood loosely and broadly, where the concerns of the philosophy of film overlap with film theory and aesthetic theory in general. As such, we welcome contributors from a variety of disciplines, such as Religion and Theology, Philosophy, Film Studies, English Literature, Sociology, Psychology, and others who are interested in critically examining how the Divine, religions and/or religious practitioners are depicted or communicated in film either explicitly or implicitly. We are particularly interested in fresh, nuanced perspectives on traditional films as well as engagement with the latest films, both commercial hits such as Pixar’s Soul and Wonder Woman 1984, and award favorites such as The Father, as well as international films which have reached a wider audience.

Prof. Dr. Adam Barkman
Guest Editor

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