<P>Drawing a comparison between&nbsp;religion and cinema-going, this text examines a range of contemporary films in relation to key theological concepts.&nbsp;Cinema&nbsp;as a religion-like activity is explored through cognitive, affective, aesthetic and ethical levels, identifying the religious&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;in the&nbsp;social practice of cinema-going. </P>
<P>Written by a leading expert in&nbsp;the field, <EM>Theology Goes to the Movies </EM>analyzes:</P>
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<LI>the role of cinema and Church in Western culture</LI>
<LI>the power of Christian symbols and images within popular culture</LI>
<LI>theological concepts of&nbsp;humanity, evil and redemption, eschatology and God.</LI></UL>
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<P>This is an&nbsp;ideal text for students seeking a new way into the study of theology. </P>