Description
This is the first book to bring together many aspects of the interplay between religion, media and culture from around the world in a single comprehensive study. Leading international scholars provide the most up-to-date findings in their fields, and in a readable and accessible way.Some of the topics covered include religion in the media age, popular broadcasting, communication theology, popular piety, film and religion, myth and ritual in cyberspace, music and religion, communication ethics, and the nature of truth in media saturated cultures.The result is not only a wide-ranging resource for scholars and students, but also a unique introduction to this increasingly important phenomenon of modern life.
About the Author
Jolyon Mitchell is Professor of Communications, Arts and Religion at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI). His research and teaching focuses on religion, violence and peacebuilding with particular reference to the visual arts. He has published extensively on the uses of different media arts in promoting peace and inciting violence. Dr. Jolyon P. Mitchell lectures in Theology and Media at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Sophia Marriage is a research worker with the Church of Scotland.
Reviews
'...comprehensive collection...full of interest...I will commending some of the to the alt.worship and emerging church communities. -- Andii Bowsher, ANVIL Volume 22, Number 4 * ANVIL *
"...a resource for those teaching about religion and media...The four annotated bibliographies alone are invaluable." -Teaching Theology and Religion, 2005 * Teaching Theology and Religion *
"...the book is worthwhile for those looking for an update on research programs at other institutions and key questions raised in other disciplines that may be useful for developing one's own study." -Religious Studies Review, April, July 2004 * Teaching Theology and Religion *
Book Information
ISBN 9780567088079
Author Professor Jolyon Mitchell
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 640g
About the Author
Jolyon Mitchell is Professor of Communications, Arts and Religion at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues (CTPI). His research and teaching focuses on religion, violence and peacebuilding with particular reference to the visual arts. He has published extensively on the uses of different media arts in promoting peace and inciting violence. Dr. Jolyon P. Mitchell lectures in Theology and Media at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Dr. Sophia Marriage is a research worker with the Church of Scotland.
Reviews
'...comprehensive collection...full of interest...I will commending some of the to the alt.worship and emerging church communities. -- Andii Bowsher, ANVIL Volume 22, Number 4 * ANVIL *
"...a resource for those teaching about religion and media...The four annotated bibliographies alone are invaluable." -Teaching Theology and Religion, 2005 * Teaching Theology and Religion *
"...the book is worthwhile for those looking for an update on research programs at other institutions and key questions raised in other disciplines that may be useful for developing one's own study." -Religious Studies Review, April, July 2004 * Teaching Theology and Religion *
Book Information
ISBN 9780567088079
Author Professor Jolyon Mitchell
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 640g
