Media And Spirit Thru Film - Course Desc

Course: Media and Spirituality Thru Film Dialogue St. Francis de Sales Theological Seminary June 18, 2004

By: Titus Brandsma Media Program - A Carmelite Media Ministry -

A. Course/Activity Description: Description: The course is a systematic and goal-oriented activity. It is a process of sharing our discoveries of religious/spiritual dimensions in the film in the light of the Gospel. It is an interpersonal communication of the viewers in their experiences of the film which will lead to a more in- depth appreciation and reflection with regards to the film viewed.

B. Objectives: Objectives: • • • • •

Introduce basic understanding of Media and Spirituality; Facilitate a process of dialogue, confrontation and clarification about one’s experience of the film; Have a better understanding and perception of the film; Order, digest, and integrate experiences, vision and interpretations; Grow and develop one’s capacity in religious and spiritual meaning-giving.

C. Expected Output: •Develop Critical Film Awareness and Sensitivity •Maturity in making stance regarding film issues •Formation of Social Conscience •Deepened one’s Spirituality