Resumen de The Media, Culture, and Religion Perspetive: discovering a theory and methodology for studying media and religion

Robert A. White

• 1. Introduction A.Effects studies-background B.Trying to find the "definitive" proof of effects of religious broascasts C.The shift from a media offects paradigm D.The movements of "education for critical use of the media" 2. The cultural studies approach 3. The beginnings of the Media, Religion, and Culture approach A.Early history B.Formulating a media, religion, and culture research agenda C.The formation of the media, religion, and culture network 4. Themes and theses of the media, religion, and culture perspective A.The interaction of producers and religious culture B.Bringing theology back in C.Narrative fiction as a space for creating culture D. Religion and material culture E.The role of popular culture in religious education F.The role of culture in the formation of religious institutions G.Religious seeking and the new Internet media H.Family processes of constructiong meaning in a media-saturated family context 5. The International Study Commission 6. Is the research of the media, religion, and culture perspective addressing the real issues?