Intersections in the relationship between conversion and educational experience are explored in this study. A model of conversion and a framework of inquiry were developed that utilize qualitative methodology to incorporate works from Ralph Tyler, Joseph Schwab, Graeme Turner, William Pinar, Madeleine Grumet, and William Schubert. The fictional characters and contexts in the film Good Will Hunting are explored as data resources. It was discovered that the particular commonplaces in the film did significantly affect the currere, and thus, the conversion of Will Hunting. However, the choices, actions, and situations that were a part of Will's currere did not override the convert's (Will's) human agency. Instead, numerous ways in which the commonplaces had worked for and with Will are demonstrated, but ultimately Will was the one who incorporated these choices and opportunities into his life in a meaningful way. The final portion of the study presents reflections based upon Schubert's nine themes in a chapter entitled, Curriculum Inspired by Scrooge or "A Curriculum Carol", the findings and interpretations from earlier parts of the dissertation, and my own praxis as well. Ultimately, this research strives to add to the ongoing development of ideas that seek to create meaningful pedagogy and curricula as teachers and students discover that which is worthwhile.