11.3.15

Today we analyzed each other’s Paper 3 draft introductions and helped strengthen them. Then we discussed Moreland’s piece on documentaries, their legitimacy, and scholar involvement. We looked at three different documentary clips on religious topics, all of which related to Moreland’s assertions: dramatic music, cutting off of scholars’ statements, omniscient narration, and theses that ” prove” aspects of the text. We also discussed how documentaries are often commercial enterprises primarily concerned with making money. This contrasts with scholars who simply want to share their analysis as accurately as possible.