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 3644723) and a registered charity (registered charity number 1073334). Registered address: AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. Dr Michael Cresswell, Director General.
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//www.amazon.co.uk 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
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 2005 1405102772 Good articles on modern Theological developments Blackwell 1995 0631198962 Excellent, good clear articles sufficient to cover topics thoroughly Routledge 1993 0415083265 Chapter 6 provides a useful and clear introduction to Blackled Churches in Britain Cambridge University Paulist International US 2002 0521663806 Perhaps the standard key text for Feminist Theology 2003 0809141337 An excellent and accessible resource 2 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm
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) 1986 0704339935 Good Blackwell 2005 1405102772 Good articles on modern Theological developments Hampson, D. Theology and Feminism Blackwell 1990 0631149449 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 1995 0631198962 Excellent, good clear articles sufficient to cover topics thoroughly Cambridge University International Publishing Group Mowbray 2002 0521663806 Good introduction to Feminist Theology 1996 0264673875 * 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
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 2006 1570756384 Good teacher resource Bickers, B. & A Short History of the Catholic 2002 0860123081 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 2000 0814659470 Quite heavy but a good teaching resource Blackwell 2005 1405102772 Good articles on modern theological developments Blackwell 1995 0631198962 Excellent, good clear articles sufficient to cover topics thoroughly Paulist International US Princeton University 2003 0809141337 An excellent and accessible resource 2007 0691118299 Very recent and good analysis of the effects of Vatican II 4 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm
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 2005 0716205971 Good on Caribbean British Christianity Beckford, R. Dread and Pentecostal SPCK Publishing 2000 0281051364 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 2007 1845530594 Good, and very recent. More suited for teachers than pupils Epworth 2007 0716206262 Good, and very recent offering a new look at Black Theology in Britain. More suited for teachers than pupils SPCK Publishing 2002 0281051887 Good. More suited for teachers and able pupils Thames and Hudson 1995 0500278261 Useful and good overview of Black-led Churches in Britain Edwin Mellen Lampeter 1989 088946832X Useful historical overview klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 5
Religion and Art Top 5 most recommended texts in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Baggley, J. Doors of Perception Mowbray 1987 026467118X Excellent introduction to Icons and Iconography Barringer, T. Reading the Pre-Raphaelites Yale University 1999 0300077874 Good useful guide to Pre-Raphaelites Martin, L. Sacred Doorways Paraclete 2002 1557253072 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 2004 0198609663 Excellent reference book for all aspects of Religion and Art 2004 019280328X An excellent introduction covering the key developments and some key artists 6 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm
Additional and Alternative Resources in support of Unit 3C: Religion and Art Iconography in The Orthodox Church Baggley, J. Doors of Perception Mowbray 1987 026467118X Excellent introduction to Icons and Iconography Martin, L. Sacred Doorways Paraclete 2002 1557253072 Perhaps the MUST have book for this topic. Excellent McGrath, A. (ed) Christianity: An Introduction (2 nd edition) Blackwell 2005 1405108991 Pupil friendly summaries of ideas Nes, S. The Mystical Language of Icons Canterbury 2005 1853116572 Good informative introduction, but not as good as Martin Proud, L. Icons: A Sacred Art Pitkin Guides 2000 0853729905 Good, basic overview of Icons Websites Address User Rating Icons and Iconography http://www.monasteryicons.com klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 7
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 1999 0745950884 Useful chapters on Pre- Reformation and Reformation art Hibbard, H. Bernini Penguin 1990 0140135987 An old but still useful resource on Bernini Koerner, J. The Reformation of The Image Reaktion Books 2004 1861891725 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 2004 0520233573 Very detailed but useful on the propaganda angle of the paper 2005 0521602645 Chapters 5 and 7 are particularly useful. Also gives a critique of Scribner s ideas 2003 0691090726 Useful resource on the revival of Catholic art and Jesuits 1994 0198203268 An excellent account of the use of art in the protestant Reformation 8 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm
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 http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/comp/cw20reformationart.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_reformation_and_art The Engraven Image http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/histcourse/reformat/coredoc.htm#s4 also has other links to good useful material. Cranach: Christ Blessing the Children http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/refo/hod_1982.60.36.htm Cranach: Christ and the Adultress http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/refo/hod_1982.60.35.htm Van Hemessen; Call of Matthew http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/refo/hod_71.155.htm Holbein: Old Law New Law http://www.tate.org.uk/tateetc/issue8/messagesfromamaster.htm http://employees.oneonta.edu/farberas/arth/arth214/holbein_lawgrace.html klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 9
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 2006 1845110064 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 2006 0719072883 Excellent if very expensive! (More a library copy than classroom) 1993 0901673439 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 http://www.victorianweb.org/painting/whh/shadlow/conversion.html http://www.victorianweb.org/religion/type/intro.html Finding the Saviour http://www.victorianweb.org/painting/whh/replete/finding1.html Shadow of Death http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2006/12/22/divine_art_killico at_feature.shtml Scapegoat http://www.english.uwosh.edu/roth/huntarticle.htm Light of The World http://www.users.totalise.co.uk/~tmd/the-light-of-the-world.htm 10 Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm