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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|96 pages
Themes in the study of religion and new media
part II|104 pages
Thematic case studies
section |17 pages
Ritual
section |19 pages
Identity
section |18 pages
Community
section |17 pages
Authority
section |17 pages
Authenticity
section |16 pages
Religion
part III|46 pages
Reflections on studying religion and new media