We are fortunate to have two experts at St. Philip to guide us through this psychological drama. They will be focusing, in particular, on psychological and theological conceptions of evil. There are some significant ethical problems depicted in the movie which Dr. Lomax will briefly describe and correct to contemporary procedures to avoid stigmatization. People are encouraged to watch the movie before class so that they can bring their comments and questions for discussion. The film is streaming on Netflix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.

Dr. Carlin is the director of the McGovern Center for Humanities and Ethics at McGovern Medical School, where he serves as a professor and teaches medical students, residents, and other learners. He has published 12 books. His most recent book is The Secularization of Medicine: Ritual, Salvation, and Prophecy. Dr. Carlin is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Humanities. He is married to Rev. Keatan King.

Dr. Lomax is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Karl Menninger Chair of Psychiatric Education, and Brown Foundation Chair of Psychoanalysis Emeritus at Baylor College of Medicine. He is widely recognized for his work bridging clinical psychiatry and human spirituality. His work focuses on how spiritual beliefs and positive religious coping assist patients through emotional struggles and mental health care.