Group Materials
The material collected here is designed to encourage communities of faith to use BONHOEFFER as a focus for adult discussion groups, bible study classes and continuing education courses. The film portrays Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his search for the will of God, in his defense of the social gospel, in his struggle between pacifism and assassination plots, and in his core understanding of the interconnectedness of every single person.
Included here are simple tips for discussion leaders, links to articles with discussion questions to help promote understanding of the issues raised in the film, PDF formatted posters to build awareness of the broadcast and discussion events, and a simple set of tips to help the group discussion leader prepare and guide participants through an inquiry into the key tenets of the story.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GROUP DISCUSSION LEADER
Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you prepare...
If you want to screen the film with your group, you may order videotape or DVD copies of BONHOEFFER at the Journey Films Online Store.
For posters to help promote the film:
- If you are going to hold a special screening of the videotape or DVD, you can click here to download a PDF file of the poster with a blank space to add the screening date and time. This poster can be printed out and customized to promote local events such as a discussion of the film,or a local showing of the film. Post them well in advance where people will see them.
