Do you have movie nights in your community of faith or seeking to start one? Are you looking for a way to liven up your youth, young adult, or inter-generational classes with contemporary materials? Are you fascinated with the interplay between one’s faith and the spiritual themes found in many movies, songs, and television shows?
If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, SSOL-POP is for YOU!
Everyday, billions of us are listening to music with our mates, reading the books everyone is talking about, binge-watching our favorite TV shows, and checking out the latest films.
SSOL-POP explores this relationship between religion and popular culture. Join us on this exciting journey as we discover the sacred in those places where everyone is coming together…..to be entertained, to laugh, to cry, to dance, to sing, to learn…and to be inspired!
The materials found on this page are movies, television shows, and songs that have religions, spiritual, and/or faith-based themes. Some of the offerings (explore our “Gospel According to…” series) include links to materials that you can use to lead a class and/or to engage in self-reflection. Other items provide you with some suggested ways you could discuss a movie, TV show, or song in your own faith-based context.
Tell us what SSOL-POP offerings you’ve used and/or what films, television shows, or songs provide spiritual meaning in your life. “Shout out!” in the comments section below. We’d LOVE to hear from you!
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Frozen (2013)
Man of Steel (2013)
Chappie (2015)
Game of Thrones (2011-)
Selma (2014)
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Age of Ultron (2015)
Babette's Feast (1987)
City of Angels (1998)
Dogma (1999)
Les Misérables (2012)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Matrix (1999-2003)
Interstellar (2014)
Gandhi (1982)
SSOL-POP's "Gospel According To..." Series
Our “Gospel According To…” series include links to materials that will help guide you (and others) on your exploration of spiritual themes in popular culture.
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The Gospel According to Oprah
The Gospel According to Tolkien
The Gospel According to Sherlock Holmes
The Gospel According to Harry Potter
The Gospel According to Peanuts
The Gospel According to Grateful Dead
The Gospel According to the Beatles
The Gospel According to Pixar
The Gospel According to Twilight
The Gospel According to The Simpsons
The Gospel According to Bruce Springsteen
The Gospel According to Breaking Bad
The Gospel According to the Sopranos
The Gospel According to The Wiz
The Gospel According to U2
The Gospel According to Disney
The Gospel According to Dr. Seuss
The Gospel According to the Hunger Games
The Gospel According to Superheros
The Gospel According to Star Wars
Stay tuned for more exciting online offerings on the intersection between religion, spirituality and popular culture!
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