Celebrity Worship 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.

Topics discussed include:

• Celebrity Culture.
• Celebrity Worship and project of the self as the new sacred.
• Social Media and the democratisation of celebrity.
• Reactions to celebrity death.
• Celebrities as theologians of the self.
• Christian Celebrity.

Using contemporary case studies such as the 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.