Digital Religion: Understanding Religious Practice in New Media Worlds

Digital Religionoffers 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 (including blogs, cell phones, Second Life, video games, and websites) and highlights examples of new media engagement in all five of the major world religions. Part One provides a detailed review of major topics, Part Two includes a series of case studies to illustrate and elucidate the thematic explorations, and Part Three considers the theoretical, ethical and theological issues raised. Drawing together the work of experts from key disciplinary perspectives, this book will be invaluable in helping students to develop a deeper understanding of the field.