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Lecture on horror and religion at University of the Pacific

November 4th, 2015 | Posted in horror, religion, science fiction, transcendence

Next Wednesday, November 11, I will present a guest lecture at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. I was invited by Professor Alan Lenzi to present on “Religion and Transcendence in Horror and Science Fiction.” My presentation will involve a PowerPoint that incorporates film clips and commentary, not only on Abrahamic religions, but also […]

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‘Transcendence’ featurette on transhumanism and artificial intelligence

March 16th, 2014 | Posted in artificial intelligence, posthuman, science fiction, transcendence

2014 could be a great year for serious science fiction films. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes premiers July 18 in theaters nationwide, and even sooner than that Spring will see the release of Transcendence. Transcendence addresses transhumanism and artificial intelligence. Below is the film’s synopsis. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost […]

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Sacred Space: The Quest for Transcendence in Science Fiction Film and Television released Aug. 15

August 14th, 2010 | Posted in Douglas Cowan, Sacred Space, science fiction, transcendence

Sacred Space: The Quest for Transcendence in Science Fiction Film and Television by Douglas Cowan (Baylor University Press, 2010) goes on sale tomorrow, August 15. You can order a copy here now. Description: As humans, it is our trust in something larger than ourselves that invests our lives with meaning and value. We hope that […]

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Douglas Cowan – Sacred Space: The Quest for Transcendence in Science Fiction Film and Television

April 21st, 2010 | Posted in Douglas Cowan, science fiction, transcendence

Hopefully those who want to explore horror in more depth have read Douglas Cowan’s fine book Sacred Terror: Religion and Horror on the Silver Screen (Baylor University Press, 2008). Now, Cowan has turned his attention to science fiction with Sacred Space: The Quest for Transcendence in Science Fiction Film and Television (Baylor University Press, scheduled […]

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Douglas Cowan Interview Part 2: Sci-Fi, Transcendence and “Sacred Space”

September 14th, 2009 | Posted in Douglas Cowan, Sacred Space, science fiction, transcendence

Following is the second installment of the interview with Douglas Cowan, sociologist of religion at Renison University College, who discusses science fiction and transcendence in connection with his book Sacred Space (Baylor University Press, forthcoming). (Photo to the left is by Chris Hughes and copyrighted by University of Waterloo, Graphics.) TheoFantastique: One of the areas of research I […]

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Douglas Cowan Interview Part 1: Forthcoming Book “Sacred Space”

September 10th, 2009 | Posted in Douglas Cowan, Sacred Space, science fiction, transcendence

In the past Douglas Cowan, professor at Renison University College – University of Waterloo, has been a guest of TheoFantastique as he discussed his previous book Sacred Terror: Religion and Horror on the Silver Screen (Baylor University Press, 2008). Now he returns to discuss his forthcoming book Sacred Space on science fiction and transcendence, also […]

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