Understanding Theology and Popular Culture

by Gordon Lynch

Understanding Theology and Popular Culture is one of the first books to give an overview of the key issues and methods in this field of study.

Provides a detailed introduction to key theories and debates in popular cultural studies Presents a reasoned argument about the distinctive contribution that theology can make to the study of popular culture Illustrated through a range of original case studies, from Eminem to The Simpsons Suitable for both beginning students and more advanced researchers. The author has created the Theology and Popular Culture Gateway which is one of the first academic Internet gateways for the study of theology and contemporary culture.

Genres: Theology, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 2004

Reviews

[Jason · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was ok. my bias about the entire academia and its ability to make something out of nothings gets in the way I think of the author's work.

[Ryan Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read my review at www.poptheology.com.

[Karl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great look at the theological ways to examine culture, etc. Very insightful in it's descriptions and rationale.

[Kate Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for Cultural Exegesis: Pop Culture & The Kingdom with Jev & Kj.

[Danielle Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars

[Timmy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Should have been half as long, twice as clear.