Call for Papers "Sacred Text, 'Sacred' (?) Film: Responsible Interpretation of Scriptures" in Film and Popular Media Interdisciplinary Conference University of Central Florida Orlando, FL (USA) April 3-5, 2005
Sponsored by the University of Central Florida College of Arts and Sciences, Judaic Studies Program, Philosophy Department / Religious Studies Program and the Initiative for Ethics in Entertainment and Media Conference website: http://www.philosophy.ucf.edu/sacred.html In the wake of several recent controversial cinematic interpretations of biblical texts, and in the context of the current international political uses of scriptures from different traditions, this conference hopes to foster enlightened debate about what constitutes responsible interpretation. Are there moral imperatives for film makers and producers of popular media to promote inter-religious understanding? If all interpretations serve specific interests, are there nonetheless hermeneutical and moral guidelines that should constrain the representation of religion and religious differences in popular media? Plenary speakers: TBA Academic papers addressing relevant issues from any discipline are welcome. Papers that touch on hermeneutical and ethical issues are especially welcome. Proposed presentations should be no longer than 30 minutes. Deadline: January 15, 2005. Please send papers or extended abstracts, preferably in electronic form, to: Shaun Gallagher at [email protected] or Conference on Sacred Text, Sacred Film Department of Philosophy 411 Colbourn Hall University of Central Florida Orlando, FL 32816-1352 Go to http://www.philosophy.ucf.edu/sacred.html for further information. -- Bruce B. Janz Associate Professor of Humanities Department of Philosophy Colbourn Hall University of Central Florida 4000 Central Florida Blvd. Orlando, FL 32816-1352 TEL: 407-823-6857 DEPT: 407-823-2273 FAX: 407-823-6658 email: [email protected] WWW: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~janzb _________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org/ Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://agd.polylog.org/cal/
