Theology, Religion, and The Office - (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture) by Daniel J Cameron Cameron (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book explores the profound and enduring impact of The Office, and delves beyond its humor to uncover deeper philosophical, religious, and theological insights. It will be a compelling read for academics interested in the intersections of religion, theology, and popular culture.

Book Synopsis

This book explores the profound and enduring impact of The Office, and delves beyond its humor to uncover deeper philosophical, religious, and theological insights. It will be a compelling read for academics interested in the intersections of religion, theology, and popular culture.

Review Quotes

On one level, The Office is simply a workplace comedy, a mockumentary along the lines of This is Spinal Tap. As David Cameronrsquo;s edited collection shows, though, through exploring the normally banal routine of unsatisfying and often undignified work at a failing paper company, viewers catch glimpses of deep human meaning making, the fostering of unlikely and significant relationships, and the abiding value of finding ldquo;beauty in ordinary things.rdquo; Whatrsquo;s seen through these glimpses are key ingredients embedded in religious cultures and ripe for theological examination. In this volume, the reader is treated to a conference room meeting in which such theological ideas like sin, redemption, and community are examined, as well as perhaps unexpected issues such as workplace diversity, womenrsquo;s power, and the prophetic activity of Michael Scott. Fans of The Office who are interested in how the series can be mined for theological explorations, as well as how it depicts and treats religious identities and practices, will find much to enjoy here.

About the Author

Daniel J. Cameron serves as the Bible Department Head and Director of Spiritual Life at Chicago Hope Academy (IL, USA).