How does the film relate to religion and culture?What theory and/or methodology from the accompanying readings connect to the film, and why?

The following are suggestions for organizing your meditation:

How would you briefly summarize the film? (In 3-4 sentences)

How does the film relate to religion and culture?

What theory and/or methodology from the accompanying readings connect to the
film, and why?

Does the film relate to your personal experiences in any way?

Does the film affirm or challenge any preconceived notions you had before
watching it? Why or why not?

FILMS DATES & MEDITATION DUE DATES

Remember, you can choose any three of these to write about.

January 18th Strangers abroad – Strange Beliefs: Sir Edward Evans-Pritchard –

January 25th Jesus Camp –

February 1st Doing Jewish: A Story from Ghana –

February 8th Taqwacore: The Birth of Punk Islam –

February 15th – Live Stream! Behind the Curve –

(Rent for cheap, or ‘free’ on Netflix).

March 22nd ON A KNIFE EDGE: A Lakota Teenager Fights for Social Justice –