Ithaca College

Are you interested in making sense of the popularity of apocalypticism in American media today? What might be the difference between fictional, visually-based apocalyptic media and interactive, real-life apocalyptic activities? Come consider these questions in a small, project-centered fall course. 

Are you interested in making sense of the popularity of apocalypticism in American media today? Do you like small classes that are project-based and enable you to choose a research focus that interests you? Do you enjoy analyzing film, stories, and games? Do you want to try out some virtual reality media that's easy to use but fully immersive? If you have a background in the humanities and/or in media or in communications, consider taking this 300 level religion course (you might have to ask for an override but that's OK). No gaming experience necessary, but having it doesn't hurt! We're going to consider the role of violence and apocalypticism in American media while we try to make sense of the place of interactive and visual media in shaping American consciousness about the end times. Why do we want to think about the end so much? What is at stake - politically, historically, and culturally - to drive us to a fascination with violent destruction and imagined endings? What might be the difference between fictional, visually-based apocalyptic media and interactive, real-life apocalyptic activities? Come consider these questions with us. Register for RLST 37507 or email rwagner@ithaca.edu for more information.