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Catholicism and Comedy
With Jeremy McLellan
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presents
Catholicism and Comedy
with Jeremy McLellan
Watch the first lesson for free above!
Course Overview
Course Overview
Is there a uniquely Catholic understanding of comedy? Is humor part of the Catholic life? Can humor make us better people? Can jokes be a tool for evangelism? Should comedians be political? Are some jokes too offensive or too soon? Is nothing sacred? Is political correctness ruining comedy?
As we’ll see, these questions are not just about doing comedy. They get to the very heart of modern life and how we think of play, leisure, prayer, worship, and ultimately, what it means to be human. Jeremy’s goal is to help you be happier by showing how the virtue of humor can help you be a better person. Just like being a good comedian, being a good person means fulfilling our purpose, which is friendship with each other and with God.
Join Jeremy in this seven-part course as he explores the role of humor in the Catholic faith and how the seven cardinal virtues can help shape comedy.
About the Instructor
Jeremy McLellan, both a Catholic and a professional standup comedian, has spent years performing for a variety of audiences, from New York comedy clubs to Pittsburgh churches to Saudi mosques and to
theaters in Pakistan.
About the Instructor
Jeremy McLellan, both a Catholic and professional standup comedian, has spent years performing for a variety of audiences, from New York Comedy clubs to Pittsburgh churches to Saudi mosques to theaters in Pakistan.
Jeremy McLellan, both a Catholic and a professional standup comedian, has spent years performing for a variety of audiences, from New York comedy clubs to Pittsburgh churches to Saudi mosques to theaters in Pakistan.
Course Content
Course Content
Lesson 1
Why So Serious? Humor and Prudence
In his first talk, Jeremy argues that humor is a virtue and examines humor in relation to prudence.
Lesson 2
Bombing on Stage: Comedy, Truth, and Justice
This lesson explains how truth and justice are crucial for comedy and offers wisdom for telling jokes.
Lesson 3
U Mad Bro?
Humor and Temperance
Jeremy deconstructs popular vices and explains how comedy can help achieve the virtues that overcome them.
Lesson 4
So Brave: Humor and Courage
In this fourth talk, Jeremy shows just how essential courage is for being a comedian.
Lesson 5
Divine Comedy: Humor, Faith, and Mocking God
In Lesson 5 Jeremy explores the connection between humor and faith.
Lesson 6
Too Soon? Tragedy, Jokes, and Hope
Jeremy demonstrates that humor keeps our feet on the ground, and hope moves us forward.
Lesson 7
Love and Insults:
A How-To Manual
In the final lesson, Jeremy discusses the nature of insults through stories about bullying, confession, and being vulnerable on stage.
Lesson 1
Why So Serious? Humor and Prudence
In his first talk, Jeremy argues that humor is a virtue and examines humor in relation to prudence.
Lesson 2
Bombing on Stage: Comedy, Truth, and Justice
This lesson explains how truth and justice are crucial for comedy and offers wisdom for telling jokes.
Lesson 3
U Mad Bro? Humor and Temperance
Jeremy deconstructs popular vices and explains how comedy can help achieve the virtues that overcome them.
Lesson 4
So Brave: Humor and Courage
In this fourth talk, Jeremy shows just how essential courage is for being a comedian.
Lesson 5
Divine Comedy: Humor, Faith, and Mocking God
In Lesson 5, Jeremy explores the connection between humor and faith.
Lesson 6
Too Soon? Tragedy, Jokes, and Hope
Jeremy demonstrates that humor keeps our feet on the ground, and hope moves us forward.
Lesson 7
Love and Insults: A How-To Manual
In the final lesson, Jeremy discusses the nature of insults through stories about bullying, confession, and being vulnerable on stage.
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