Complete with case studies, chapter summaries and further readings, this volume is a must-read for students wanting to come to grips with how digital media and internet platforms are transforming religious practice and the impact this has had on religious culture in contemporary society.
2018 Clifford G. Christians Ethics Research AwardThis informed theology of communication and media analyzes how we consume new media and technologies and discusses the impact on our social and religious lives. Combining expertise in religion online, theology, and technology, the authors synthesize scholarly work on religion and the internet for a nonspecialist audience. They show that both media studies and theology offer important resources for helping Christians engage in a thoughtful and faith-based critical evaluation of the effect of new media technologies on society, our lives, and the church.