Major
Theology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2026
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Gnostic Retelling of Genesis 1-3 examines the parallels between various Gnostic interpretations of Genesis 1-3 and the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This project highlights the influence of the biblical Creation and the Fall narrative on modern popular culture in the United States.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Lauren O'Connell, Theology Capstone Instructor
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Gnostic Retelling of Genesis 1-3
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Gnostic Retelling of Genesis 1-3 examines the parallels between various Gnostic interpretations of Genesis 1-3 and the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This project highlights the influence of the biblical Creation and the Fall narrative on modern popular culture in the United States.