174 Pages
by
Routledge
174 Pages
by
Routledge
174 Pages
by
Routledge
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Celebrity Worship provides an introduction to the fascinating study of celebrity culture and religion. The book argues for celebrity as a foundational component for any consideration of the relationship between religion, media and culture. Celebrity worship is seen as a vibrant and interactive discourse of the sacred self in contemporary society.
Topics discussed include:
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Introduction
1. Media, Religion and Celebrity
2. Celebrity Religion, and the Sacred Self
3. The Roots and Origins of Celebrity Culture
4. Celebrity, Lifestyle, and the Self
5. The Presentational Self
6. Celebrity and Religious Change
7. Celebrities as Theologians of the Self
8. Celebrity Death
9. Evangelical Celebrity Culture.
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Pete Ward is Professor of Practical Theology at Durham University, UK; NLA University College, Bergen, Norway; and MF The Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo, Norway.
