Theology, Religion, and Dungeons & Dragons - (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture) by Scott Donahue-Martens & Brandon Simonson (Hardcover)

About the Book

This volume describes Dungeons & Dragons as a generative and creative space by exploring the tabletop role-playing game's intersections with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies. Readers might not gain advantage on all religion checks, but they will recognize the deeply formative potential of the game.

Book Synopsis

This volume describes Dungeons & Dragons as a generative and creative space by exploring the tabletop role-playing game's intersections with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Studies. Readers might not gain advantage on all religion checks, but they will recognize the deeply formative potential of the game.

Review Quotes

Theology, Religion, and Dungeons amp; Dragons is a fantastic resource for scholars and gamers alike. The chapters strike a beautiful balance by situating the joy of collaborative storytelling in the context of thoughtful scholarship in religious studies, theology, and interdisciplinary fields beyond. Researchers looking to understand the applications of gaming to religious theory and practice, or players hoping to better understand the redemption arcs or searches for authenticity around their tables will find much to enjoy here. These chapters brilliantly connect this unique kind of play with the most human and divine moments of healing, identity, and community.

About the Author

Scott Donahue-Martens teaches classes ranging from Homiletics to the Hebrew Bible.
Brandon Simonson is instructor of Biblical Studies at Boston University School of Theology and adjunct lecturer in the Department of Religious and Theological Studies at Merrimack College.