020001 UE Religion and Media (2026S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 02.02.2026 10:00 to Sa 28.02.2026 12:00
- Registration is open from Th 05.03.2026 15:30 to Su 15.03.2026 20:00
- Deregistration possible until Su 31.05.2026 20:00
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max. 25 participants
Language: English
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Attention: This is a block course. Attendance at all block dates is mandatory.
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The course aims to equip students with the ability to evaluate portrayals of Jesus in films from both an exegetical and a filmographic perspective. It also aims to teach them how to use films in schools and classrooms and what to look out for when doing so.
Assessment and permitted materials
Participation in preliminary discussions and block sessions, workshops and discussions, as well as a written assignment.
For the course Religion and Media: 5 pages
For the seminar Problems in the History of Early Christianity: 15 pages
For the interdisciplinary seminar: 15 pages
Participation in the exercise/seminar 50% - written assignment 50%; both components must be passed.
For the course Religion and Media: 5 pages
For the seminar Problems in the History of Early Christianity: 15 pages
For the interdisciplinary seminar: 15 pages
Participation in the exercise/seminar 50% - written assignment 50%; both components must be passed.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance at all block dates is mandatory.
Active participation in the seminar units (constructive contributions, level of reflection) and the preparation of the written part (structure, argumentation, use of literature) are criteria for assessment.
Active participation in the seminar units (constructive contributions, level of reflection) and the preparation of the written part (structure, argumentation, use of literature) are criteria for assessment.
Examination topics
Participation in course elements and homework assignment on a specific topic (depending on the course).
Reading list
Bohrmann, T. (2007-2012). Handbuch Theologie und populärer Film. 3 Bde. Schöningh.
Burnette-Bletsch, R. (2016). The Bible in motion. : a handbook of the Bible and its reception in film; De Gruyter.
Holderness, G. (2015) Re-writing Jesus : Christ in 20th-century fiction and film; Bloomsbury Academic.
Langenhorst, G. (1998). Jesus ging nach Hollywood : die Wiederentdeckung Jesu in Literatur und Film der Gegenwart; Patmos-Verl.
Malone, P. (2012). Screen Jesus : Portrayals of Christ in Television and Film. Scarecrow Press.
Omotoso, V. O. (2025). Imag(in)ing Jesus in the universal or particular : cross-cultural Bible film reception of the Lumo Project : the Gospel of Mark and son of man; T&T Clark.
Reinhartz, A. (2007). Jesus of Hollywood, Oxford University Press.
Walsh, R.G. (2020) T&T handbook of Jesus and film. First edition. London ; T&T Clark.On the Historical Jesus:
J. Schröter, Jesus von Nazaret: Jude aus Galiläa – Retter der Welt, Leipzig 2017.
G. Theißen / A.Merz, The historical Jesus. A comprehensive guide, London 1999.
C.A. Evans, The historical Jesus, Sheffield 2001.
H.K. Bond, The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed, London 2012.
Handbook for the Study of the Historical Jesus, ed. T. Holmén/ S.E. Porter, Leiden 2011.
Jesus Handbuch, ed. J. Schröter/L. Nogossek/ C. Jacobi, Tübingen 2017.
Burnette-Bletsch, R. (2016). The Bible in motion. : a handbook of the Bible and its reception in film; De Gruyter.
Holderness, G. (2015) Re-writing Jesus : Christ in 20th-century fiction and film; Bloomsbury Academic.
Langenhorst, G. (1998). Jesus ging nach Hollywood : die Wiederentdeckung Jesu in Literatur und Film der Gegenwart; Patmos-Verl.
Malone, P. (2012). Screen Jesus : Portrayals of Christ in Television and Film. Scarecrow Press.
Omotoso, V. O. (2025). Imag(in)ing Jesus in the universal or particular : cross-cultural Bible film reception of the Lumo Project : the Gospel of Mark and son of man; T&T Clark.
Reinhartz, A. (2007). Jesus of Hollywood, Oxford University Press.
Walsh, R.G. (2020) T&T handbook of Jesus and film. First edition. London ; T&T Clark.On the Historical Jesus:
J. Schröter, Jesus von Nazaret: Jude aus Galiläa – Retter der Welt, Leipzig 2017.
G. Theißen / A.Merz, The historical Jesus. A comprehensive guide, London 1999.
C.A. Evans, The historical Jesus, Sheffield 2001.
H.K. Bond, The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed, London 2012.
Handbook for the Study of the Historical Jesus, ed. T. Holmén/ S.E. Porter, Leiden 2011.
Jesus Handbuch, ed. J. Schröter/L. Nogossek/ C. Jacobi, Tübingen 2017.
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