This introductory textbook uses appreciation of film to explore debates between theology and contemporary culture. It examines both method and theory and features a range of film examples throughout. <br><ul><br><li>Explores how film can enrich our study of theology, opening up debates surrounding contemporary culture and theological inquiry <br><li>Addresses a broad range of themes, including religion and the sacred, human dignity, eschatology, war and peace, violence, justice, feminism, and the environment <br><li>Includes sections on methodological considerations as well as theoretical perspectives <br><li>Features examples from a range of films, including <i>Unforgiven</i>, <i>The Passion of Christ, An Inconvenient Truth, Jarhead, Something's Gotta Give</i>, and <i>Vanilla Sky</i> <br><li>Accompanied by website resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/theologyandfilm.</li></ul>