look for two songs, music videos, movies or TV series that have religious messaging.

Describe the lyrics and/or themes, then analyze your chosen media and the religious messages imbedded in the media. Tell us what those messages imply and state whether the messages are explicit or implicit.

Place this all in a response paper (500-600 words)

Think about the themes we discussed in class to help you write your response.

Themes

Branding religion

Religion Branding

Mediation / Mediatization

Aesthetics and content

Mainstream

Secular Societies intersecting with religion (as in the documentary Jesus Camp)

Religion in Politics

Religious authorities: Fatwas, online Fatwas and television preachers

Hashtags and the power of social media?