Abstract
This paper examines how contemporary films function as social constructs that shape identity and influence the negotiation of theological meaning among young viewers. Drawing on insights from John Pungente and Monty Williams, it explores how Ignatian spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises can guide theological engagement with film. Using theological hermeneutics and qualitative film analysis, the study investigates how young Christians, particularly Gen Z viewers, interpret cinematic narratives through a Christian lens. It argues that even non-religious films can mediate theological insights and become meaningful spaces for discovering God’s saving presence in contemporary culture.
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William, Shimbo Pastory
(2025)
"Negotiating Theological Meaning in Contemporary Film,"
Loyola Papers: Vol. 6:
No.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://archium.ateneo.edu/loyola/vol6/iss1/9