God and Harry Potter at Yale

God and Harry Potter at Yale
Author: Danielle Elizabeth Tumminio
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2010-12-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0982963319

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Who would have believed it? Studying Harry Potter at Yale University? To learn about Christian theology? But it happened 'God and Harry Potter at Yale' is the story of the controversial course, 'Harry Potter and Christian Theology, ' its teacher, the Rev. Danielle Tumminio, and what she taught and learned from her brilliant undergraduate students. They explored the heights of theology and literature for answers about eternal questions of faith, revelation, salvation, and what it means to be human. Come to the American Hogwarts in New Haven to join these Ivy League Seekers and their guide as they examine the stories of the Chosen One and Dark Lord for a greater understanding of the Potter novels and life's mysteries.

God and Popular Culture 2 volumes

God and Popular Culture  2 volumes
Author: Stephen Butler Murray,Aimée Upjohn Light
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9798216090946

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This contributed two-volume work tackles a fascinating topic: how and why God plays a central role in the modern world and profoundly influences politics, art, culture, and our moral reflection—even for nonbelievers. God—in the many ways that people around the globe conceptualize Him, Her, or It—is one of the most powerful, divisive, unifying, and creative elements of human culture. The two volumes of God and Popular Culture: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Entertainment Industry's Most Influential Figure provide readers with a balanced and accessible analysis of this fascinating topic that allows anyone who appreciates any art, music, television, film, and other forms of entertainment to have a new perspective on a favorite song or movie. Written by a collective of both believers and nonbelievers, the essays enable both nonreligious individuals and those who are spiritually guided to consider how culture approaches and has appropriated God to reveal truths about humanity and society. The book discusses the intersections of God with film, television, sports, politics, commerce, and popular culture, thereby documenting how the ongoing messages and conversations about God that occur among the general population also occur within the context of the entertainment that we as members of society consume—often without our recognition of the discussion.

Evangelical Christians and Popular Culture 3 volumes

Evangelical Christians and Popular Culture  3 volumes
Author: Robert H. Woods Jr.
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 912
Release: 2013-01-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9798216081746

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This three-volume collection demonstrates the depth and breadth of evangelical Christians' consumption, critique, and creation of popular culture, and how evangelical Christians are both influenced by—and influence—mainstream popular culture, covering comic books to movies to social media. Evangelical Christians and Popular Culture: Pop Goes the Gospel addresses the full spectrum of evangelical media and popular culture offerings, even delving into lesser-known forms of evangelical popular culture such as comic books, video games, and theme parks. The chapters in this 3-volume work are written by over 50 authors who specialize in fields as diverse as history, theology, music, psychology, journalism, film and television studies, advertising, and public relations. Volume 1 examines film, radio and television, and the Internet; Volume 2 covers literature, music, popular art, and merchandise; and Volume 3 discusses public figures, popular press, places, and events. The work is intended for a scholarly audience but presents material in a student-friendly, accessible manner. Evangelical insiders will receive a fresh look at the wide variety of evangelical popular culture offerings, many of which will be unknown, while non-evangelical readers will benefit from a comprehensive introduction to the subject matter.

The Politics of Harry Potter

The Politics of Harry Potter
Author: B. Barratt
Publsiher: Springer
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2012-11-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781137016546

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This political analysis of Harry Potter uses the beloved wizarding world to introduce readers to the equally murky and intimidating world of politics. Rowling's work provides us with entries into all of the most important political questions in history, from terrorism and human rights to the classic foundations of political thought.

Stories about Stories

Stories about Stories
Author: Brian Attebery
Publsiher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780199316076

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The first comprehensive study of fantasy's uses of myth, this book offers insights into the genre's popularity and cultural importance. Combining history, folklore, and narrative theory, Attebery's study explores familiar and forgotten fantasies and shows how the genre is also an arena for negotiating new relationships with traditional tales.

From Here to Hogwarts

From Here to Hogwarts
Author: Christopher E. Bell
Publsiher: McFarland
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2015-11-12
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9781476622460

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The social relations, societal structures and existential conundrums in the world of Harry Potter novels reflect our own. When the authoritarianism of Hogwarts falls upon Harry, it is an echo of disciplinary practices in real-world high schools. The economic inequities of the wizarding world mirror those of modern societies. The art, literature and mass media of wizard society reveal our deep-rooted fears. Harry's world is our world. This collection presents new essays by contributors across a range of disciplines, bringing fresh perspectives on one of the most influential texts in modern history.

Looking for God in Harry Potter

Looking for God in Harry Potter
Author: John Granger
Publsiher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2004
Genre: Children's stories, English
ISBN: UOM:39015059256217

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Granger, a devout Christian, literature teacher and father of seven home-schooled children, gives parents and teachers a roadmap for using the Harry Potter books to teach children Christian truth.

A Parent s Guide to Harry Potter

A Parent s Guide to Harry Potter
Author: Gina Burkart
Publsiher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0830832882

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Explores the Christian parallels within the themes of the Harry Potter books and explains how parents can use these stories to address everyday issues and challenges with children.