Understanding Evangelical Media: The Changing Face of Christian Communication [Paperback]

Quentin J. Schultze (Editor), Robert Herbert Woods Jr. (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2008

As long as there has been a church, there has been Christian communication--"people of the book" bearing "the good news" from one place to another, persuading, teaching and even delighting an ever-broadening audience with the message of the gospel. Amid ongoing advances in technology and an ever-more-multicultural context, however, the time has come for a broad appraisal of the state of evangelical communications. Quentin Schultze and Robert H. Woods Jr. have assembled scholars from across the country to analyze and assess a wide range of media including

• radio
• popular music
• worship music and media
• television
• film
• periodicals
• books
• Internet
• church drama
• comics
• gaming
• theme parks
• advertising
• public relations
• merchandising

These shifting media, and the communications enterprise as a whole, are put in cultural and ethical perspective. Also addressed are Catholic and Jewish perspectives on the state of religious media. This project is ongoing. For additional resources and further conversation, visit understandingevangelicalmedia.com.

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This project is ongoing. For additional resources and further conversation, visit understandingevangelicalmedia.com.

About the Author

Editors:

Quentin J. Schultze is the author of over a dozen books on the relationship between faith and communications. He serves as executive director of the Gainey Institute for Faith and Communication and as Arthur H. DeKruyter Chair in Faith and Communication at Calvin College.

Robert H. Woods Jr. holds a J.D. as well as a Ph.D. in communication studies. He teaches communication in the graduate program at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. His books include Media Ethics: Cases in Moral Reasoning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 347 pages
• Publisher: IVP Academic (May 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830828826
• ISBN-13: 978-0830828821
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Is Christian Media Out of Touch?, August 30, 2008

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This review is from: Understanding Evangelical Media: The Changing Face of Christian Communication (Paperback)

In this book Quentin Schultze does his normal and reliable in depth research to give anyone associated with Christian Media a very relevant assessment of the future of Christian Communication. All of our distribution systems for communication are changing at incredible speeds. This book's insights will help all involved in Christian communication navigate the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good variety of sources, relevant, February 11, 2011

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This review is from: Understanding Evangelical Media: The Changing Face of Christian Communication (Paperback)

I had to buy this book for an Intro to Comm class at a Bible college, and I can honestly say that I loved it. Each chapter is written by an expert in their field, examining different aspects of media from a Christian standpoint. The chapters have smaller articles thrown in that relate to the subject that have been great to read and think about it. Quality book, this is one that I won't be selling at next year's book sale.