Cinema’s Conversion?: Hollywood as Neighbor
At the bottom of the impulse to care for high-profile performing artists lie a couple of differing conceptions of mission. On one end of…
Read More
My Neighbor Philip Seymour Hoffman
Shortly after hearing of the late Mr. Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death, my friends sent me texts: “I heard. I’m sorry.” Strange. I must have…
Read More
Why Clergy Should Watch Fantasy and Science Fiction
What might make a good Sabbath habit for a clergy person in front of the TV or laptop screen? And what could possibly be…
Read More
Visiting Scholars Series: Can There Be a “Holy Spirit-Figure”? – A Suggestion from Hobson’s Choice
I would like to propose a question. If we refer to a character in film or literature that in some way represents Christ as…
Read More
Why Church Kids Should Watch Miyazaki: Advice to Youth Leaders from a Youth Leader
Editor’s Note: This is the first post in our new Visiting Scholars series, a series intended to draw students and faculty from other theology/arts…
Read More