Sources of Film Resources and Useful Information
Resources Centres and Agencies
The North East Religious Learning Resources Centre (NERLRC) has a particular interest in Film and Faith. There is a dedicated section on its website with a frequently updated and expanding publication 'Movies, Movies, Movies' listing over 150 films annotated with diverse themes relevant to RE. It also has an excellent collection of resources relevant to the topic including materials for schools, churches and centres of higher and further education. An annual residential event - 'The Film and Faith Forum' - is offered for those interested in pursuing the subject in a relaxed and informal setting (please contact the NERLRC for details).
The North East Religious Learning Resources Centre (NERLRC)
Carter House, Pelaw Leazes Lane, Durham DH1 1TB
Tel: 0191 375 0586
and
Church House, St John's Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields NE29 6HS
Tel: 0191 270 4161
www.resourcescentreonline.co.uk
There are a variety of other agencies, institutions and publications that make reference to film as a support for the teaching of RE or as a basis for exploring issues of faith. These vary in the extent to which their interest in film is confessional rather than critically educational - it will be up to the teacher to evaluate any resource that uses film to explore faith and to be aware of the various agendas that authors / publishers may have.