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Explorations in Theology and Film brings together theologians, biblical scholars, film and media specialists, and experts in language and literature to consider the potential of film to contribute to contemporary theological discussion. The focus of the book is on the creative conversation between film and theology in the contemporary West, and it raises crucial questions about the interaction between theology and culture. Explorations in Theology and Film will be an invaluable resource to students and those researching in the areas of theology, religion as well as media and cultural studies.The first part considers introductory questions covering methodological and theoretical issues. The next and most substantive part of the book is devoted to an evaluation of particular films, including Dead Poets Society, the Terminator films, Awakenings, The Piano and the films of Martin Scorsese. In the third part the importance, as well as the pitfalls of the exercise are subject to critical scrutiny. The book also contains an extensive bibliography and annotated resource section.