I plan to upload an interview here, where I can talk about my research and teaching interests. Until I do, please enjoy VW's first submitted fan video in the inaugural class of Religion and Disney. Click image to view.
Latest News I will be on sabbatical for the 2008 - 2009 academic year. See you in September 2009! |
Welcome! This is the website of Dr. Jennifer Porter, Associate Professor of Religion and Modern Culture at Memorial University of Newfoundland. My primary research and teaching interests lie in the area of religion and popular culture, with an emphasis on religion and Star Trek, religion and Star Wars, and religion and Disney. Other research and teaching interests include alternative spiritualities (Paganism, Spiritualism, New Age) and Implicit Religion.
Please use the buttons above to navigate. Or, if you are a student in one of the three courses below, click the link to visit our course page.
Current Research
My latest research project involves a study of the religious dimensions of Disney films, theme parks and fans.
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New Course
Religious Studies 3812 - Religion and Disney: Not Just Another Mickey Mouse Course.
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