GCE Religious Studies Unit 3C The History of Christianity and Religion, Art and the Media Resources List

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1 hij Teacher Resource Bank GCE Religious Studies Unit 3C The History of Christianity and Religion, Art and the Media Resources List Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number ) and a registered charity (registered charity number ). Registered address: AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. Dr Michael Cresswell, Director General.

2 RESOURCES LIST Introduction Given below is a list of recommended resources. These resources and publishers are correct at the time of going to press. This list is updated yearly (in the autumn term) and is available from the AQA at Devas Street, Manchester, M15 6EX. It is also recommended that candidates keep informed through a selection of relevant newspapers, journals and other sources. The books included in the lists which follow are not to be regarded as set texts. They have been selected as examples of the type of resources which may be found useful in dealing with topics specified in the specification. It is not envisaged that all of the material listed will be used. The list is clearly not exhaustive; new books in this field are appearing all the time. Teachers are advised to consult current publishers lists and to inspect any book before ordering a class set. The number in each reference is the International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Where no ISBN is given, the book may currently be out of print. Most books in print are listed, with their current prices and often with readers reviews, in the website http// Many other relevant titles will be found at that site. User Ratings are given on a scale of: 3 ticks excellent 2 ticks good 1 tick okay klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 1

3 Top 5 most recommended texts in support of Unit 3C: History of Christianity Ford, D. (ed) The Modern Theologians (Third Edition) McGrath, A. (ed) The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Modern Christian Thought Parsons, G. The Growth of Religious Diversity Britain from 1945, Volume 1 Parsons, S.F. The Cambridge Companion to Feminist Theology Sullivan, M. 101 Questions and Answers on Vatican II Blackwell Good articles on modern Theological developments Blackwell Excellent, good clear articles sufficient to cover topics thoroughly Routledge Chapter 6 provides a useful and clear introduction to Blackled Churches in Britain Cambridge University Paulist International US Perhaps the standard key text for Feminist Theology An excellent and accessible resource 2 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

4 Additional Recommended Resources in support of Unit 3C: History of Christianity Feminist Theology Daly, M. Beyond God the Father The Women s Ltd Ford, D. (ed) The Modern Theologians (Third Edition) Good Blackwell Good articles on modern Theological developments Hampson, D. Theology and Feminism Blackwell Good resource McGrath, A. (ed) The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Modern Christian Thought Parsons, S.F. The Cambridge Companion to Feminist Theology Dictionary of Feminist Theologies Continuum Russell, L. & Clarkson, J. Blackwell Excellent, good clear articles sufficient to cover topics thoroughly Cambridge University International Publishing Group Mowbray Good introduction to Feminist Theology * currently out-of-print but text book may still be used. A useful general resource klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 3

5 Additional Recommended Resources in support of Unit 3C: History of Christianity The Roman Catholic Church in the Second Part of the 20 th century Alberigo, G. A Brief History of Vatican II Orbis Books, U.S.A Good teacher resource Bickers, B. & A Short History of the Catholic Excellent pupil resource Holmes J. D. Church section on Vatican II Deedy, J. The Catholic Church in the 20 th century Ford, D. (ed) The Modern Theologians, (3rd edition) McGrath, A. (ed) The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Modern Christian Thought Sullivan, M. 101 Questions and Answers on Vatican II Wilde, M. Vatican II: A Sociological Analysis of Religious Change Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Liturgical, U.S Quite heavy but a good teaching resource Blackwell Good articles on modern theological developments Blackwell Excellent, good clear articles sufficient to cover topics thoroughly Paulist International US Princeton University An excellent and accessible resource Very recent and good analysis of the effects of Vatican II 4 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

6 Additional Recommended Resources in support of Unit 3C: History of Christianity Christian Fundamentalism in 20 th century and Black led Churches in United Kingdom (UK) today N.B. There is no shortage of detailed material on these subjects, however that which is accessible for A Level students is sparse. Aldred, J. D. Respect: Understanding Caribbean British Christianity Epworth Good on Caribbean British Christianity Beckford, R. Dread and Pentecostal SPCK Publishing Good on British Black Liberation Theology Jagessar, M. N. & Reddie, A. G. Jagessar, M. N & Reddie, A. G Black Theology in Britain Equinox Publishing Ltd Postcolonial Black British Theology Jones, I. & Percy, Fundamentalism: Church and M. Society Kerridge, R. The Storm is Passing Over: Look at Black Churches in Britain MacRobert, I. The new Black-led Churches in Britain. Chapter 8 in Badham, P. (ed) Religion, State and Society in Modern Britain Good, and very recent. More suited for teachers than pupils Epworth Good, and very recent offering a new look at Black Theology in Britain. More suited for teachers than pupils SPCK Publishing Good. More suited for teachers and able pupils Thames and Hudson Useful and good overview of Black-led Churches in Britain Edwin Mellen Lampeter X Useful historical overview klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 5

7 Religion and Art Top 5 most recommended texts in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Baggley, J. Doors of Perception Mowbray X Excellent introduction to Icons and Iconography Barringer, T. Reading the Pre-Raphaelites Yale University Good useful guide to Pre-Raphaelites Martin, L. Sacred Doorways Paraclete Perhaps the MUST have book for this topic. Excellent Murray, P. & Murray, L. Oxford Dictionary of Christian Art Oxford University Williamson, B. Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Excellent reference book for all aspects of Religion and Art X An excellent introduction covering the key developments and some key artists 6 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

8 Additional and Alternative Resources in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Iconography in The Orthodox Church Baggley, J. Doors of Perception Mowbray X Excellent introduction to Icons and Iconography Martin, L. Sacred Doorways Paraclete Perhaps the MUST have book for this topic. Excellent McGrath, A. (ed) Christianity: An Introduction (2 nd edition) Blackwell Pupil friendly summaries of ideas Nes, S. The Mystical Language of Icons Canterbury Good informative introduction, but not as good as Martin Proud, L. Icons: A Sacred Art Pitkin Guides Good, basic overview of Icons Websites Address User Rating Icons and Iconography klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 7

9 Additional and Alternative Resources in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Protestant Reformation Art and Catholic Art of the Counter Reformation De Bouchgrave, H. Journey into Christian Art Lion Useful chapters on Pre- Reformation and Reformation art Hibbard, H. Bernini Penguin An old but still useful resource on Bernini Koerner, J. The Reformation of The Image Reaktion Books Formidable and in depth study of reaction to and of Iconoclasm. More teacher orientated than pupil friendly Levy, E. Propaganda and the Jesuit Baroque Pettegree, A. Reformation and the Culture of Persuasion Smith, J. C. Sensuous Worship: Jesuits and the Art of the Early Catholic Reformation in Germany University es of California Cambridge University Princeton University Scribner, R. W. For the Sake of Simple Folk Oxford University Very detailed but useful on the propaganda angle of the paper Chapters 5 and 7 are particularly useful. Also gives a critique of Scribner s ideas Useful resource on the revival of Catholic art and Jesuits An excellent account of the use of art in the protestant Reformation 8 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm

10 Recommended Resources in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Protestant Reformation Art and Catholic Art of the Counter Reformation Websites Address User Rating Comparative Essay on Protestant and Catholic Art of Reformation Wikipedia The Engraven Image also has other links to good useful material. Cranach: Christ Blessing the Children Cranach: Christ and the Adultress Van Hemessen; Call of Matthew Holbein: Old Law New Law klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 9

11 Additional and Alternative Resources in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Pre Raphaelite Religious Art Howes, G. The Art of the Sacred I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd Has an excellent chapter on Holman Hunt (Chapter 7) (The artist as believer) Jacobi, C. William Holman Hunt. Painter, Painting and Paint Manchester University Treuherz, J. Pre-Raphaelite Paintings Manchester City Art Gallery Excellent if very expensive! (More a library copy than classroom) A useful general source Recommended Resources in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Pre Raphaelite Religious Art Websites Address User Rating Holman Hunt Typographical symbolism / Conversion Finding the Saviour Shadow of Death at_feature.shtml Scapegoat Light of The World 10 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm