Friday, August 31, 2012

Gospel Assignment

1. All the Gospels tell the story of Jesus' death and crucifixion (cf. Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, and John 18-19, available in various translations online at http://www.biblegateway.com).

Even though they basically tell the same story, however, they do so in slightly different ways. Are there any variants that seem particularly significant to you, and how do they change the way this particular Gospel author wants his readers to understand and interpret the story of Jesus' death?

2. Respond to two of your classmates' posts.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Cabiria Assignment

1. Select a scene that impressed you in Cabiria and another one that you did not like, and explain why you feel that way.
2. Respond to two of your classmates' posts.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Welcome to IDS 101-17: Greece and Rome in the Movies


Hi everyone,

This blog is meant to facilitate our classroom discussion. Here you can, for example, post your impressions of the movies we watched, and your classmates will be able to comment on your contributions.

I am looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow,

Prof. Knorr

Just to whet your appetite, here are posters of all the great movies we'll watch and analyze.