The act of reading is an act of decoding. Until our everyday habits are disrupted, we don’t realize how complex a process it is. How…

An exploration of the Christian themes and imagery in 'The Silmarillion' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

Climate change is one of the key issues of our time. But what should we make of the fervour of the environmental movement?

I'm not sure exactly what makes someone a phenomenon, but anyone who has managed to win 62 music awards in two years and has produced a…

What would the world be like if no one had ever lied? Ricky Gervais's new film, The Invention of Lying, explores this question with the…

This resource provides extracts from Dr Paul Coulter's extensive study of The Shack.

The Shawshank Redemption has earned a reputation for being one of the most popular films of all time. Despite an unimpressive performance…

Some guidelines on how to run a film discussion evening and how to choose a suitable film.