Celebrity Worship

<p><em>Celebrity Worship</em> provides an introduction to the fascinating study of celebrity culture and religion. The book argues for celebrity as a foundational component for any consideration of the relationship between religion media and culture. Celebrity worship is seen as a vibrant and interactive discourse of the sacred self in contemporary society. </p><p>Topics discussed include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Celebrity culture.</li> <li>Celebrity worship and project of the self as the new sacred.</li> <li>Social media and the democratisation of celebrity.</li> <li>Reactions to celebrity death.</li> <li>Celebrities as theologians of the self.</li> <li>Christian celebrity.</li> </ul><p>Using contemporary case studies such as lifestyle television the religious vision of Oprah Winfrey and the death of David Bowie this book is a gripping read for those with an interest in celebrity culture cultural studies media studies religion in the media and the role of religion in society.</p>