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The Lord of the Rings
Movie Discussions
(PowerPoint.ppt)
The Lord of the Rings
Trilogy
Extended Versions
New Line Productions, Inc. (PG 13)
by Sister Jennie Worman
The Lord of the Rings is a
classic epic story written by author JRR Tolkein. This study takes a
look at the trilogy in its finest glory. The three movies that are
covered in this movie Bible
study are as follows: The Fellowship of the Ring, The
Two Towers, and The Return of the King.
Tolkein never made any of the
Christian symbolism in his books blatantly obvious, but they are
there throughout the books and the movies. I think that looking at
such a popular movie series such at
The Lord of the
Rings helps youth to see that God is not just in the Bible
and in church on Sunday mornings but rather in popular culture as
well, and even more, in their own lives.
Therefore, the point of my Bible
study is to take a very detailed look at what Tolkein is trying to
say about Christianity and to see how it plays out in the movies,
and then how these ideas relate to our own lives. I created study
guides to hand out to the youth who are watching the movie along
with you, the leader. I've provided a leaders’ guide equipped with
details about stopping and starting cues for each section of the
movies and helpful discussion hints to questions I have raised if
the youth are stuck or perhaps the question has stumped you as well.
This movie Bible study is very rich;
I strongly encourage leaders to take their time with youth as they
reflect on and discuss the movies. Be sure to take time for side
distractions, as there will be many. There are many powerful images
in the movie. You could just rush through the questions, but I
encourage you instead to meet your youth where they are. You can
always go back to the next question the following meeting.
I hope you enjoy watching the movies
through a Christian lens as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Sister
Jennie Worman
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