ABSTRACT

Digital Religion offers a critical and systematic survey of the study of religion and new media. It covers religious engagement with a wide range of new media forms and highlights examples of new media engagement in all five of the major world religions. From cell phones and video games to blogs and Second Life, the book:

  • provides a detailed review of major topics
  • includes a series of case studies to illustrate and elucidate the thematic explorations
  • considers the theoretical, ethical and theological issues raised.

Drawing together the work of experts from key disciplinary perspectives, Digital Religion is invaluable for students wanting to develop a deeper understanding of the field.

part I|96 pages

Themes in the study of religion and new media

chapter 2|16 pages

Ritual

chapter 3|16 pages

Identity

chapter 4|15 pages

Community

chapter 5|16 pages

Authority

chapter 6|16 pages

Authenticity

chapter 7|15 pages

Religion

part II|104 pages

Thematic case studies

section |17 pages

Ritual

part III|46 pages

Reflections on studying religion and new media