1. Introduction 2. Film History and Religion A.Pre-cinematic Studies B.Religious Film Histories C.Roman Catholics and the Legion of Decency D.Secular Film Histories and Religion E.History of Christian Filmmaking 3. Film Criticism and Religion A.Critical Texts of Avoidance and Discrimination B.Assimilation and Syncretism of Religion and Film C.Engagement and Dialogue of Religion and Film D.Catholic and Protestant Imaginations E.Bibliocal spetaculars and the Jesus Films F.The Christ Figure G.Representational Studies H.Feminist and Cultural Criticism I.Auteur Criticism J.Individual Film Criticism K.Audiences and Reception Studies