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.

• Explores how film can enrich our study of theology, opening up debates surrounding contemporary culture and theological inquiry
• Addresses a broad range of themes, including religion and the sacred, human dignity, eschatology, war and peace, violence, justice, feminism, and the environment
• Includes sections on methodological considerations as well as theoretical perspectives
• Features examples from a range of films, including Unforgiven, The Passion of Christ, An Inconvenient Truth, Jarhead, Something's Gotta Give, and Vanilla Sky
• Accompanied by website resources available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/theologyandfilm.