Posts Tagged ‘mythology’

January 3, 2010 0

Theological Criticism of Films

By Robert Minto in Criticism, Film, Narrative, Rhetoric, Theology

What, exactly, does a theologian as theologian have to say about films? Or, really, about popular narrative altogether? There is a need to ask this question, because “theological criticism” is frequently attempted — not least by myself over the history of this blog, with varying success — but infrequently considered on its own, as a [...]

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December 31, 2009 4

Old Year’s Accomplishments/New Year’s Expectations

By Robert Minto in Prospects

As the necessary — and all too-often neglected — prequel to my New Year’s thoughts, I have compiled my favorite personal accomplishments of the year 2009.

I successfully proposed to Rachel, thereby demonstrating that there is hope for us all.
I read over 300 books.
I broadened my mind in countless ways, some of the most important of [...]

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November 28, 2009 0

Astronomy and Alienation: Preliminary Thoughts

By Robert Minto in Astronomy, Man, Time

Next semester I’ll be taking my “lab science” : astronomy. I love the fact that my lab involves staring at stars. But more than that, I’m fascinated by the development of the meaning of the study of astronomy. I hope to study and write about that; but even now, before it has become a conscious [...]

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