Catholic Literature and Film; Incarnational Love & Suffering
Friday, January 13, 2017
About The Event
In this talk, Dr. Enright will discuss her new book, Catholic Literature and Film: Incarnational Love and Suffering (Lexington Books, 2016), which explores six literary works dealing with Catholic themes
and the film versions of these works. Her analysis reveals the incarnational, sacramental
view present in the texts, which can also be seen in their film versions. She demonstrates
how Catholic—and indeed any Christian—interpretations of literature or film or any
other art form is rooted in an iconic and sacramental understanding of imagery as
a means of conveying the sacred. Catholic spirituality lends itself to this sort of
approach, she argues, as it is deeply rooted in the ability to see sacred things through
physical means.
About the Author
Nancy Enright, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of English and Catholic Studies program at Seton Hall offers an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for students
of any creed who are interested in deepening their knowledge of Catholicism's rich
intellectual tradition and living heritage. Combining the study of history, philosophy,
theology, literature, art, sociology, and other disciplines, Catholic Studies focuses
on the church's dialogue with culture and encounter with the world. Students interested
in Catholic Studies have the option to pursue a major, minor, or certificate that
complements and enhances the university's other degree programs and fields of study.
For more information, please contact Gloria Aroneo at Gloria.Aroneo@shu.edu or (973)-275-2808
