This document discusses models of interreligious dialogue and communication. It suggests that dialogue should involve accepting others as they are, listening to different perspectives, and living together in mutual understanding. It provides examples of different approaches to dialogue, including sharing life experiences, engaging in joint social actions, participating in spiritual activities together, and intellectual discussions. The document also addresses how alternative media can promote dialogue at the grassroots level by removing ignorance and establishing relationships between religious communities.
The document discusses the relationship between mass media and Christian mission. It notes that mass media can both help and hinder mission efforts, as media can spread myths and misunderstandings but also facilitate grassroots dialogue. The document advocates for an integrated approach to media and mission that promotes participatory dialogue, establishes direct communication to reduce ignorance, and supports alternative media approaches. The goal is to move from a culture of clashes to a culture of reconciliation and coexistence through initiatives like grassroots interreligious dialogue, training, and alternative media projects.
Mass Media influence on Mission Dec 08 20051.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses mass media's influence on mission approaches. It notes that mass media can serve as windows, mirrors, filters, signposts, and platforms for communication. The functions of mass media include information, entertainment, education, and shaping values and social formation. However, mass media is also influenced by market pressures, profit motives, and the power of elites. This can lead to negative stereotyping and popularization of fundamentalism. The document then examines various theological approaches to mission, including prophetic, liberative, dialogic, and pluralistic mission. It argues that new approaches are needed to engage creatively and critically with audiences through mass media. Examples discussed include alternative media, grassroots dialogue, and training programs to promote
This document discusses the role of theological students and alternative media in addressing HIV/AIDS. It notes the challenges of ministering to those infected within churches and the need to move from theological talk to addressing human issues like HIV/AIDS. Theological students are encouraged to go into communities to train others and continue their mission. Alternative media is proposed as a way for students to create participatory and dialogical spaces to engage diverse audiences on HIV/AIDS in a creative, critical manner. Characteristics of alternative community media include being dialogic, democratic, and giving voice to marginalized groups. Theological students are already using street theater in Bangalore to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Media’s Myths of Fundamentalism and Need for a.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the need for grassroots interfaith dialogue to counter media myths about religious fundamentalism. It argues that media coverage often promotes stereotypes, fear, and ignorance about religious minorities. This leads to a "culture of suspicion, confrontation, and violence." Instead, grassroots dialogue can help reduce misunderstandings by accepting others, listening to different perspectives, and building communities where people of all faiths can live together in peace. The document advocates a model of pluralistic dialogue, not exclusion or conversion, to overcome myths and establish understanding between religious groups.
Media’s Myths of Fundamentalism and Need for a.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the need for grassroots interfaith dialogue to counter media myths about religious fundamentalism. It argues that media coverage often promotes stereotypes, fear, and ignorance about religious minorities. This leads to a "culture of suspicion, confrontation, and violence." Instead, grassroots dialogue can help reduce misunderstandings by accepting others, listening to different perspectives, and building communities where people of all faiths can live together in peace. The document advocates a model of pluralistic dialogue, not exclusion or conversion, to overcome myths and establish understanding between religious groups.
Media’s Myths of Fundamentalism and Need for a.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the need for grassroots interfaith dialogue to counter media myths about religious fundamentalism. It argues that media coverage often promotes stereotypes, fear, and ignorance about religious minorities. This leads to a "culture of suspicion, confrontation, and violence." Instead, grassroots dialogue can help establish direct communication, remove ignorance, and build relationships based on accepting others and listening to their perspectives. The goal is to move from a culture fueled by myths to one of dialogue and different religious communities living together in peace.
This document discusses effective communication and pastoral communication. It begins by providing examples of communication breakdowns and then outlines various types and aspects of communication including interpersonal, group, mass, technological, and folk communication. It discusses principles of Christian communication and ways for pastors to improve their communication skills. It also addresses communicating through different media like newspapers, television, and the internet. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of communication in the contexts of ministry, theology, and society.
This document discusses communication, media, and inter-religious dialogue. It provides context on different forms of communication including intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, mass communication. It defines different types of media such as mass media, folk media, group media, and personal media. The document then discusses media's role in society as teachers, influencers, and institutions of power and profit. It notes that the medium shapes the message and media are extensions of human beings. The rest of the document discusses concepts around mass communication, critiques of media, examples of inter-religious dialogue, narratives around unity and contrasts, and characteristics of alternative media.
The document discusses the relationship between mass media and Christian mission. It notes that mass media can both help and hinder mission efforts, as media can spread myths and misunderstandings but also facilitate grassroots dialogue. The document advocates for an integrated approach to media and mission that promotes participatory dialogue, establishes direct communication to reduce ignorance, and supports alternative media approaches. The goal is to move from a culture of clashes to a culture of reconciliation and coexistence through initiatives like grassroots interreligious dialogue, training, and alternative media projects.
Mass Media influence on Mission Dec 08 20051.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses mass media's influence on mission approaches. It notes that mass media can serve as windows, mirrors, filters, signposts, and platforms for communication. The functions of mass media include information, entertainment, education, and shaping values and social formation. However, mass media is also influenced by market pressures, profit motives, and the power of elites. This can lead to negative stereotyping and popularization of fundamentalism. The document then examines various theological approaches to mission, including prophetic, liberative, dialogic, and pluralistic mission. It argues that new approaches are needed to engage creatively and critically with audiences through mass media. Examples discussed include alternative media, grassroots dialogue, and training programs to promote
This document discusses the role of theological students and alternative media in addressing HIV/AIDS. It notes the challenges of ministering to those infected within churches and the need to move from theological talk to addressing human issues like HIV/AIDS. Theological students are encouraged to go into communities to train others and continue their mission. Alternative media is proposed as a way for students to create participatory and dialogical spaces to engage diverse audiences on HIV/AIDS in a creative, critical manner. Characteristics of alternative community media include being dialogic, democratic, and giving voice to marginalized groups. Theological students are already using street theater in Bangalore to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Media’s Myths of Fundamentalism and Need for a.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the need for grassroots interfaith dialogue to counter media myths about religious fundamentalism. It argues that media coverage often promotes stereotypes, fear, and ignorance about religious minorities. This leads to a "culture of suspicion, confrontation, and violence." Instead, grassroots dialogue can help reduce misunderstandings by accepting others, listening to different perspectives, and building communities where people of all faiths can live together in peace. The document advocates a model of pluralistic dialogue, not exclusion or conversion, to overcome myths and establish understanding between religious groups.
Media’s Myths of Fundamentalism and Need for a.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the need for grassroots interfaith dialogue to counter media myths about religious fundamentalism. It argues that media coverage often promotes stereotypes, fear, and ignorance about religious minorities. This leads to a "culture of suspicion, confrontation, and violence." Instead, grassroots dialogue can help reduce misunderstandings by accepting others, listening to different perspectives, and building communities where people of all faiths can live together in peace. The document advocates a model of pluralistic dialogue, not exclusion or conversion, to overcome myths and establish understanding between religious groups.
Media’s Myths of Fundamentalism and Need for a.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the need for grassroots interfaith dialogue to counter media myths about religious fundamentalism. It argues that media coverage often promotes stereotypes, fear, and ignorance about religious minorities. This leads to a "culture of suspicion, confrontation, and violence." Instead, grassroots dialogue can help establish direct communication, remove ignorance, and build relationships based on accepting others and listening to their perspectives. The goal is to move from a culture fueled by myths to one of dialogue and different religious communities living together in peace.
This document discusses effective communication and pastoral communication. It begins by providing examples of communication breakdowns and then outlines various types and aspects of communication including interpersonal, group, mass, technological, and folk communication. It discusses principles of Christian communication and ways for pastors to improve their communication skills. It also addresses communicating through different media like newspapers, television, and the internet. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of communication in the contexts of ministry, theology, and society.
This document discusses communication, media, and inter-religious dialogue. It provides context on different forms of communication including intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, mass communication. It defines different types of media such as mass media, folk media, group media, and personal media. The document then discusses media's role in society as teachers, influencers, and institutions of power and profit. It notes that the medium shapes the message and media are extensions of human beings. The rest of the document discusses concepts around mass communication, critiques of media, examples of inter-religious dialogue, narratives around unity and contrasts, and characteristics of alternative media.
Interrogating how the media portrays contemporary religion- The viewpoints.pptxHENRY NEONDO
Religion and media are two strange bedfellows. While the media, particularly those that might be construed as ‘secular’ or commercially orientated appear to want to focus on all other things but religion in their bid to set people’s agenda and shape worldviews by the way they frame issues, it is apparent that this is not possible. Religion seems to permeate every sphere of human life as to qualify a designation of a dominant group within societies. Little ever happens in this world without religion having a hand in it and religion has rightly distinguished itself as a core moral compass of human society. Religion permeates itself in our quest for peace and security, education, economy, family, environment and by extension climate change to name but a few. Religion is firmly embedded in people and their culture that it is just not possible for media to ignore it. In equal measure, religion can hardly function as a moral compass without the technological advances so easily noticeable in the media industry. Thus, there is clearly a demonstratable symbiotic relationship between the two. This study will use a scoping review for a systematic and iterative approach to identify and synthesize an existing or emerging body of literature on media and religion to map out the evolving or emerging topics and identify gaps that could lead to major research undertaking.
The document discusses overcoming religious fundamentalism through establishing dialogue and unity. It defines religious fundamentalism and discusses how fundamentalist groups use strategies like myths and media to spread ignorance about others and popularize fundamentalism. It emphasizes addressing questions of self, promoting unity among humankind through sharing resources, removing ignorance through communication and narratives, and establishing a culture of dialogue and cooperation. It provides examples of alternative media and grassroots efforts that can help promote interreligious understanding and a culture of peace instead of confrontation.
The document discusses strategies for overcoming religious fundamentalism through establishing dialogue and a culture of understanding. It begins by defining religious fundamentalism and examining its characteristics, such as maintaining fixed narratives of faith and creating a strict dualism between insiders and outsiders. Myths and ignorance about other religious groups are propagated through various strategies, including the use of media and education. However, fundamentalism can be overcome by addressing questions of self, promoting unity among humankind through sharing resources, removing ignorance through communication and dialogue, and establishing grassroots dialogue groups to foster a culture of coexistence.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and giving more attention to wealthy elites. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to share the gospel and serve communities in a way that engages local cultures and perspectives. Examples mentioned include street theatre for HIV/AIDS awareness and training non-profits in developing nations in information technology and media skills.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and more likely to propagate negative stereotypes. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to help remove ignorance about other religions and engage communities on their own terms. Some examples mentioned include street theatre for HIV/AIDS awareness and training of NGOs using information and communication technologies.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and giving more attention to wealthy elites. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to help address ignorance and misunderstandings between religious groups in India. Examples mentioned include using street theatre to raise AIDS awareness and training non-profits in technology and media skills.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and giving more attention to wealthy elites. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to share the gospel and serve communities in a way that engages local cultures respectfully. It provides examples of how alternative media can be used for development, advocacy, education and bridging divides. The overall message is that missionaries should see their role as engaging in people's search for meaning rather than just using media as a tool.
This document discusses modern means of communication and inter-religious dialogue. It outlines various models of interfaith communication and emphasizes the importance of dialogue at the grassroots level, among intellectuals and religious leaders. The document also addresses perceptions of Islam in the media, alternative media for dialogue, and concrete proposals to promote dialogue through theological colleges, media monitoring groups, sharing interfaith stories, and establishing peace clubs.
This document contains two lesson plans about global media cultures and the globalization of religion. The first lesson defines media and traces its evolution from oral communication to modern digital media. It discusses how media drives cultural globalization by transmitting cultural products and forming social networks. The second lesson explains how globalization has impacted religion by allowing religions to spread worldwide through improved communication and transportation. It also examines how globalization relates to both global religious conflicts and cooperation. Both lessons provide learning objectives, readings, discussion questions, and suggested multimedia resources.
This document discusses alternative media and its role in mission work. It defines alternative media as local, participatory, affordable, and focused on giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is driven by profit, promotes negative stereotypes, and gives more attention to wealthy elites. Alternative media can support mission work by promoting social change, cultural understanding, and community building. It also allows reaching broader audiences through technologies like posters, radio, video and the internet. The document argues that for mission to be effective, it needs to engage people within their own search for meaning using alternative media platforms and perspectives.
This document discusses communicating the gospel and Christian mission through alternative media approaches. It suggests that alternative media can be dialogic, participatory, and give voice to marginalized groups. Some examples of alternative media mentioned include posters, pamphlets, audio/video recordings, radio, websites, and community newspapers. The document advocates for alternative media that promotes cultural understanding, social change, and non-profit goals over mass media's profit motives.
This document discusses communicating the gospel and Christian mission through alternative media approaches. It suggests that alternative media can be dialogic, participatory, and give voice to marginalized groups. Some examples of alternative media mentioned include posters, pamphlets, audio/video recordings, radio, websites, and community newspapers. The document advocates for alternative media that promotes cultural understanding, social change, and non-profit goals over mass media's profit motives.
This document discusses using the internet for mission and ecumenism in India. It outlines several advantages of the internet for reaching people, such as its ability to reach a large international audience simultaneously and at low cost. It also notes that many people use the internet to privately search for religious information. The document then provides examples of how churches in India have utilized websites and online communities and discusses various communication models and approaches that could be used online, such as communicating for liberation or building communities.
This document discusses media representations of Islam post-9/11 and issues of collective identity. It begins by outlining the aims of reviewing contemporary media issues and representations of Islam after 9/11. It then discusses key concepts like representation, mediation, and collective identity. It provides facts about Islam and discusses tasks analyzing representations of young people and identity. It also includes sections on post-9/11 representations of Islam in the media, debates around the term "jihadi", representations in different media forms, and debates around issues like the niqab.
En las sociedades multiculturales como Canadá, Estados Unidos de América o Europa, el problema de delitos de odio o por intolerancia racial han ganado interés dentro del sistema de justicia criminal, científicos sociales, defensores de los Derechos Humanos y los medios de comunicación. Para lograr prevenir estos tipos de delitos en una ciudad en donde las distintas posturas religiosas convergen, es importante tratar de conocer el diferente enfoque que cada uno le otorga a su religión para así crear puentes entre los diálogos y generar por consecuencia una mayor tolerancia a las otras formas de pensar.
Presentasi ini disampaikan di Auditorium Karadeniz Technical University dalam rangka mengenalkan Indonesia, Islam dan Permasalahan Kontemporer yang ada kepada para akademisi Karadeniz Technical University.
Presentasi ini dibimbing oleh Dr. Ali Fidan, dosen Islamic Antropology Karadeniz Technical University
Religion as a repository of nigeria national communication policy israel udom...Alexander Decker
This document discusses how religion serves as a source for communication policies in Nigeria. It examines two dominant religions in Nigeria - Islam and Christianity. Some key points:
1) Religious actions, statements by religious leaders, and beliefs from holy books have influenced the behavior and regulation of mass communication in Nigeria.
2) While the Nigerian constitution provides the ultimate source of communication policy, the lack of a formal national policy leaves room for religious influences.
3) Examples of religious influences on policy include the first printing press established by the Presbyterian Church and restrictions on media coverage of religious events to avoid conflicts between faiths.
This document discusses inter-faith dialogue and its importance in a multicultural society. It provides definitions of religion from scholars like Radhakrishnan, emphasizing religion as a spiritual practice rather than dogma. Inter-faith dialogue is described as both possible and desirable for discovering shared truths and fostering understanding between faiths. Guidelines are presented for conducting respectful dialogue based on mutual understanding and trust. The document also examines different approaches to inter-faith dialogue and the need to promote cooperation over theological differences.
This document discusses principles for effective Catholic communication and evangelization. It outlines key elements like audience, culture, and message. It emphasizes truly knowing one's audience and being spiritually prepared to share the Gospel authentically. The document also stresses that our communication should mirror our religious perspectives and relationship with God, and have the hidden energy to transform through approved missionary methods. The central task is an ongoing journey of discovery, reflection, prayer, and relationship.
[Dr. Verma] Paper: Religious Ethics and Interfaith UnderstandingGlobalPeaceFoundation
Date: Dec. 5th 2013
Session: Creating Unity in Diversity in Asia: Including Others in Our Sphere of Moral Obligation
Speaker: Dr. M.M. Verma: President, Interfaith Foundation, India
This document provides an overview of a presentation on Bible leadership and transformative influence through public communication. The presentation covers:
1) Identifying a particular audience to engage and their issues, attitudes toward the Bible, and mission needs.
2) Networking and creating public spaces to lead audiences through transformative change using biblical views and values.
3) Employing diverse methods to engage audiences, as exemplified by historical Bible leaders like William Wilberforce who reformed practices in India through translation, education, and social change.
The document outlines principles of transformative biblical communication and examples from religious leaders who effected social change through public dialogue, alternative media, community building, and grassroots efforts.
This document discusses models of interreligious dialogue and communication. It suggests that dialogue should involve accepting others as they are, listening to different perspectives, and living together in mutual understanding. Some key models of dialogue discussed include the path of life together, the path of action together, the path of spiritual experience together, and the path of intellectual discussion. The document also provides several concrete proposals to promote grassroots interreligious dialogue and address misrepresentations in the media.
Interrogating how the media portrays contemporary religion- The viewpoints.pptxHENRY NEONDO
Religion and media are two strange bedfellows. While the media, particularly those that might be construed as ‘secular’ or commercially orientated appear to want to focus on all other things but religion in their bid to set people’s agenda and shape worldviews by the way they frame issues, it is apparent that this is not possible. Religion seems to permeate every sphere of human life as to qualify a designation of a dominant group within societies. Little ever happens in this world without religion having a hand in it and religion has rightly distinguished itself as a core moral compass of human society. Religion permeates itself in our quest for peace and security, education, economy, family, environment and by extension climate change to name but a few. Religion is firmly embedded in people and their culture that it is just not possible for media to ignore it. In equal measure, religion can hardly function as a moral compass without the technological advances so easily noticeable in the media industry. Thus, there is clearly a demonstratable symbiotic relationship between the two. This study will use a scoping review for a systematic and iterative approach to identify and synthesize an existing or emerging body of literature on media and religion to map out the evolving or emerging topics and identify gaps that could lead to major research undertaking.
The document discusses overcoming religious fundamentalism through establishing dialogue and unity. It defines religious fundamentalism and discusses how fundamentalist groups use strategies like myths and media to spread ignorance about others and popularize fundamentalism. It emphasizes addressing questions of self, promoting unity among humankind through sharing resources, removing ignorance through communication and narratives, and establishing a culture of dialogue and cooperation. It provides examples of alternative media and grassroots efforts that can help promote interreligious understanding and a culture of peace instead of confrontation.
The document discusses strategies for overcoming religious fundamentalism through establishing dialogue and a culture of understanding. It begins by defining religious fundamentalism and examining its characteristics, such as maintaining fixed narratives of faith and creating a strict dualism between insiders and outsiders. Myths and ignorance about other religious groups are propagated through various strategies, including the use of media and education. However, fundamentalism can be overcome by addressing questions of self, promoting unity among humankind through sharing resources, removing ignorance through communication and dialogue, and establishing grassroots dialogue groups to foster a culture of coexistence.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and giving more attention to wealthy elites. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to share the gospel and serve communities in a way that engages local cultures and perspectives. Examples mentioned include street theatre for HIV/AIDS awareness and training non-profits in developing nations in information technology and media skills.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and more likely to propagate negative stereotypes. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to help remove ignorance about other religions and engage communities on their own terms. Some examples mentioned include street theatre for HIV/AIDS awareness and training of NGOs using information and communication technologies.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and giving more attention to wealthy elites. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to help address ignorance and misunderstandings between religious groups in India. Examples mentioned include using street theatre to raise AIDS awareness and training non-profits in technology and media skills.
This document discusses the use of alternative media in mission work. It defines characteristics of alternative media such as being cheap and accessible, promoting social change and intercultural understanding, and giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is described as profit-driven and giving more attention to wealthy elites. The document advocates for using alternative media like posters, pamphlets and radio in mission to share the gospel and serve communities in a way that engages local cultures respectfully. It provides examples of how alternative media can be used for development, advocacy, education and bridging divides. The overall message is that missionaries should see their role as engaging in people's search for meaning rather than just using media as a tool.
This document discusses modern means of communication and inter-religious dialogue. It outlines various models of interfaith communication and emphasizes the importance of dialogue at the grassroots level, among intellectuals and religious leaders. The document also addresses perceptions of Islam in the media, alternative media for dialogue, and concrete proposals to promote dialogue through theological colleges, media monitoring groups, sharing interfaith stories, and establishing peace clubs.
This document contains two lesson plans about global media cultures and the globalization of religion. The first lesson defines media and traces its evolution from oral communication to modern digital media. It discusses how media drives cultural globalization by transmitting cultural products and forming social networks. The second lesson explains how globalization has impacted religion by allowing religions to spread worldwide through improved communication and transportation. It also examines how globalization relates to both global religious conflicts and cooperation. Both lessons provide learning objectives, readings, discussion questions, and suggested multimedia resources.
This document discusses alternative media and its role in mission work. It defines alternative media as local, participatory, affordable, and focused on giving voice to marginalized groups. In contrast, mass media is driven by profit, promotes negative stereotypes, and gives more attention to wealthy elites. Alternative media can support mission work by promoting social change, cultural understanding, and community building. It also allows reaching broader audiences through technologies like posters, radio, video and the internet. The document argues that for mission to be effective, it needs to engage people within their own search for meaning using alternative media platforms and perspectives.
This document discusses communicating the gospel and Christian mission through alternative media approaches. It suggests that alternative media can be dialogic, participatory, and give voice to marginalized groups. Some examples of alternative media mentioned include posters, pamphlets, audio/video recordings, radio, websites, and community newspapers. The document advocates for alternative media that promotes cultural understanding, social change, and non-profit goals over mass media's profit motives.
This document discusses communicating the gospel and Christian mission through alternative media approaches. It suggests that alternative media can be dialogic, participatory, and give voice to marginalized groups. Some examples of alternative media mentioned include posters, pamphlets, audio/video recordings, radio, websites, and community newspapers. The document advocates for alternative media that promotes cultural understanding, social change, and non-profit goals over mass media's profit motives.
This document discusses using the internet for mission and ecumenism in India. It outlines several advantages of the internet for reaching people, such as its ability to reach a large international audience simultaneously and at low cost. It also notes that many people use the internet to privately search for religious information. The document then provides examples of how churches in India have utilized websites and online communities and discusses various communication models and approaches that could be used online, such as communicating for liberation or building communities.
This document discusses media representations of Islam post-9/11 and issues of collective identity. It begins by outlining the aims of reviewing contemporary media issues and representations of Islam after 9/11. It then discusses key concepts like representation, mediation, and collective identity. It provides facts about Islam and discusses tasks analyzing representations of young people and identity. It also includes sections on post-9/11 representations of Islam in the media, debates around the term "jihadi", representations in different media forms, and debates around issues like the niqab.
En las sociedades multiculturales como Canadá, Estados Unidos de América o Europa, el problema de delitos de odio o por intolerancia racial han ganado interés dentro del sistema de justicia criminal, científicos sociales, defensores de los Derechos Humanos y los medios de comunicación. Para lograr prevenir estos tipos de delitos en una ciudad en donde las distintas posturas religiosas convergen, es importante tratar de conocer el diferente enfoque que cada uno le otorga a su religión para así crear puentes entre los diálogos y generar por consecuencia una mayor tolerancia a las otras formas de pensar.
Presentasi ini disampaikan di Auditorium Karadeniz Technical University dalam rangka mengenalkan Indonesia, Islam dan Permasalahan Kontemporer yang ada kepada para akademisi Karadeniz Technical University.
Presentasi ini dibimbing oleh Dr. Ali Fidan, dosen Islamic Antropology Karadeniz Technical University
Religion as a repository of nigeria national communication policy israel udom...Alexander Decker
This document discusses how religion serves as a source for communication policies in Nigeria. It examines two dominant religions in Nigeria - Islam and Christianity. Some key points:
1) Religious actions, statements by religious leaders, and beliefs from holy books have influenced the behavior and regulation of mass communication in Nigeria.
2) While the Nigerian constitution provides the ultimate source of communication policy, the lack of a formal national policy leaves room for religious influences.
3) Examples of religious influences on policy include the first printing press established by the Presbyterian Church and restrictions on media coverage of religious events to avoid conflicts between faiths.
This document discusses inter-faith dialogue and its importance in a multicultural society. It provides definitions of religion from scholars like Radhakrishnan, emphasizing religion as a spiritual practice rather than dogma. Inter-faith dialogue is described as both possible and desirable for discovering shared truths and fostering understanding between faiths. Guidelines are presented for conducting respectful dialogue based on mutual understanding and trust. The document also examines different approaches to inter-faith dialogue and the need to promote cooperation over theological differences.
This document discusses principles for effective Catholic communication and evangelization. It outlines key elements like audience, culture, and message. It emphasizes truly knowing one's audience and being spiritually prepared to share the Gospel authentically. The document also stresses that our communication should mirror our religious perspectives and relationship with God, and have the hidden energy to transform through approved missionary methods. The central task is an ongoing journey of discovery, reflection, prayer, and relationship.
[Dr. Verma] Paper: Religious Ethics and Interfaith UnderstandingGlobalPeaceFoundation
Date: Dec. 5th 2013
Session: Creating Unity in Diversity in Asia: Including Others in Our Sphere of Moral Obligation
Speaker: Dr. M.M. Verma: President, Interfaith Foundation, India
This document provides an overview of a presentation on Bible leadership and transformative influence through public communication. The presentation covers:
1) Identifying a particular audience to engage and their issues, attitudes toward the Bible, and mission needs.
2) Networking and creating public spaces to lead audiences through transformative change using biblical views and values.
3) Employing diverse methods to engage audiences, as exemplified by historical Bible leaders like William Wilberforce who reformed practices in India through translation, education, and social change.
The document outlines principles of transformative biblical communication and examples from religious leaders who effected social change through public dialogue, alternative media, community building, and grassroots efforts.
This document discusses models of interreligious dialogue and communication. It suggests that dialogue should involve accepting others as they are, listening to different perspectives, and living together in mutual understanding. Some key models of dialogue discussed include the path of life together, the path of action together, the path of spiritual experience together, and the path of intellectual discussion. The document also provides several concrete proposals to promote grassroots interreligious dialogue and address misrepresentations in the media.
The Annual Report for the academic year 2004-2005 of Yellagiri Hills Tamilnadu summarizes activities including retreats for faculty and staff, guest lectures, student enrollment numbers and programs, new construction projects like the JRC building and volleyball court, faculty changes, and tsunami relief efforts. It provides financial reports and thanks donors and partners for their support. Key events included retreats with speakers, the inauguration of new facilities, graduation ceremonies, and student relief work after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
This document discusses the decline of liberal economic and cultural values and the rise of individualism and exploitation. It also examines the popularity of televangelism as a response to liberal values, where religious leaders use mass media and promotional techniques to provide spiritual entertainment and answers while cultivating loyal communities.
This document discusses various topics related to writing, communication, and being a religious writer. It provides tips for writers, such as knowing your audience and using writing tools. It explores reasons people read and discusses whether visual media have replaced written works. While new technologies exist, books remain popular due to their portability and personal nature. The document also outlines steps for writing a book, including choosing subjects, avoiding plagiarism, and approaching publishers. Potential areas of interest for religious writers are also listed, such as religious fundamentalism, intellectual property rights, and intercultural methodologies in theology.
Early Warning System and Village Communication Networks.pptjoshva raja john
This document discusses the importance of early warning systems and community networks for disaster management. It argues that many lives could have been saved from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami if information systems were in place to disseminate warnings and facilitate evacuation. The document outlines different approaches for warning dissemination and response coordination, including the roles of mass media, government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations in connecting people through technology and local communication methods. It stresses that technologies should be incorporated into existing community media and designed with sustainability, local language support, and community involvement in mind to effectively serve vulnerable groups.
The document discusses theologizing as a process of communication between God, believers, and communities on multiple levels. Theologizing involves intra-communication between God and individuals, inter-communication among believers to build up the church, extra-communication of faith to outsiders, and addressing ex-communication or forces that destroy communion. It presents theologizing as a continuous process of interpreting God's self-revelation through encounters, reflection, articulation and action to share who God is and transform our understanding of ourselves and the world.
The document discusses the relationship between media and politics. It makes several key points:
1) Media can take on roles like a teacher or parent and reflect, reinforce, or shape values, ideologies, and attitudes in society.
2) Media and politics are interdependent and interactive, with media impacting political processes and vice versa. They both aim to influence society.
3) The relationship between media and politics is complex, with each sometimes supporting or opposing the other for various reasons like profit, ideology, or manipulating public opinion.
This document discusses communication and Christian ministry. It outlines different types of communication including interpersonal, group, folk, and mass communication. It also discusses conventional forms of communication in the church like preaching and different means of communication tools. The document then explores how communication works by outlining the communication process from communicator to message to medium to receiver. It also examines how Christian organizations have utilized different media like radio, television, print media, and more to engage in ministry. Finally, it considers what Christians should aim to communicate through such efforts like the gospel, values, liberation, community building, or development.
This document discusses research methodology in the field of communication. It covers various topics such as identifying communication issues, types of communication, theoretical perspectives, methods for studying communicators, messages, media, audiences and processes. Examples of potential research areas involving religion, theology and society are provided. Communication is discussed as a social process that influences and reflects other social processes. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods can be used depending on the problem or issue being studied.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptx
communicating mission1.ppt
1. 2. The Models of Mission
i. Transmission Model of
Mission
- proselytism is
considered a "scandal
and counter-witness
Exclusive claims –
uniqueness without
offense?
Instrumental perspective
of media –audience as
mere recipients
7. Mission and Ecumenism
Plurality of Mission
Prophetic
Liberative
Nourishes
Culture
Building
Communities Evangelization
Development-
oriented
Participatory
8. Myths of Fundamentalism
A Myth is widely held story or belief.
The myths of fundamentalism refer to those
mediated stories or reports or narratives that contain
details about fundamentalists or communal forces
that belong to a particular sect or group within a
particular religion
Fundamentalism is understood as the strict
maintenance of traditional orthodox religious beliefs
or doctrines especially belief in the inerrancy of
scripture and literal acceptance of the creeds as
fundamentals of one’s own religion (The New Shorter
Oxford Dictionary). Fundamentalism in simple words
can be explained as an act of return to the
fundamentals of a particular religion which people
believe to be literally true.
12. Media, Myth and Ignorance
Huntington’s thesis on Clash of Civilization
Edward Said’s Clash of Ignorance
Ignorance does not refer to ‘not-knowing the other’ rather
means to ‘knowing more or only the negative side of the
other’. It is often articulated by the vested groups and so
can be identified as ‘articulated ignorance’ of the other.
13. Examples of Myths of Fundamentalism
Religious activities are often reported when they have
negative or unexpected characteristics
The news media popularises the fundamentalist aspect of
every religion.
Media have a Dualistic representation – Majority vs Minority
The media often tend to show their national identity
They fear of being blamed for siding with the outside
terrorists
This is what people like to read or view or see in our media
16. India Today
No of articles
Islam Vs
Hinduism
Terrorism(Islami
c)Vs
Nationalism
Iconic clashes -
Picts
Colours (green
vs saffron)
1981 3 7 00
1992 14 21 08
2002 56 73 17
Frontline
No of
articles
Islam Vs
Hinduism
Terrorism
(Islamic)
Vs
Nationalism
Iconic
Clashes
Pictures
1995 12 8 3
2002 71 79 17
17. Media and Mythical statements
‘Christianity is a slow poison which is
the cause of peace and family felling
among the tribals. Christian
missionaries have made use of
Government resources for the
purposes of conversions’. – Sandesh
Newspaper
missionaries do forceful conversion in
Gujarat -Gujarat Samachar (a daily
newspaper), Nav Gujarat (a daily),
20. Muslim
Refugees
Dead bodies from
the train
Bogie on fire
Post Godhra
hatredness
hum paanch,
hamaare pachhis
(we are five and
we will be twenty
five).
21. ‘minorities have to earn majority's goodwill’
“70 HINDUS ARE BURNT ALIVE” as Headlines.
“AVENGE BLOOD WITH BLOOD” This is a quote from a
statement issued by a VHP leader
THE ROLE OF NEWSPAPERS DURING THE GUJARAT
CARNAGE
HINDUS BEWARE: HAJ PILGRIMS RETURN WITH A
DEADLY CONSPIRACY
Boycott of Muslims
India will be a Hindu rashtra in two years…
26. culture of dialogue
culture of reconciliation
a chance for inescapable mission of
inter-religious dialogue
a need for theology of dialogue
particularly at grassroots
27. Dialogue at Grassroots?
Dialogue as attempt to impose an exclusive pluralism
dialogue as an intellectual exercise
to eliminate evangelism and proclamation of the gospel
identifying the fundamentalist groups with these evangelicals,
Pentecostals and Charismatic groups who are popular among public
An approach which is neither completely exclusive nor inclusive nor
pluralist - possible?
28. Dialogue for Co-existence
Forthe sake of dialogue neither Christians norHindus should beasked tochangetheirfaith
orbeliefs
Thebasic purpose dialogue at grassrootsis to reducethe suspicion that onecommunity
or personhasabout the other
Accepting the other
Listening to the other
Living together with the other
29. Jesus accepted his listeners
‘as they were’
Jesus often listens to his
audiences
Jesus Engaged in others’ search
for meanings
30. Grassroots Dialogue
Establishes Direct Contact and
Communication
Removes Ignorance and establishes
relationship
From myths of ignorance and clashes
to a culture of dialogue and a life
together
31. Alternative
Media and
Mission
Sharing the
Gospel
Serving
Christian
Community
New Spirituality,
Alternative media
and mission
Ecumenical
Media as
alternative
Interacting wit
Communities
Networking
different
Communities
Alternative
Media for
Development
Net as
Alternative
Media
Training Priests
and
Missionaries
Banking the
Knowledge
Alternative - Media
Education as
mission
Alternative
media and
cultural groups
32. ALTERNATIVE
MEDIA
Global to
local
Local to global
Cheap,
available
Effectiveness
Simple, plain
Easy access
to community
Development and social
change Democratic,
participatory
Against mass
media in promoting
culture of peace,
dialogue
Promote communitarian values and Individual
freedom
Inter-cultural
understanding
Purpose
Reaching the mass but
not for profit
Fair representation of minorities,
disabled, refugees…
Taking sides with
poor, labourers in
reporting
Voice of
the
voiceless
Culturally rooted, community building,
inter religious harmony
Praxis
33. Alternative
media
characteristics
Dialogic, democratic,
communitarian, local,
participation
Voice of
voiceless,
minorities
and others
Cheap, easy
access, non-
profit, simple,
non-
professional
Towards
Social
change,
human
dignity
and
development
Intercultural in nature,
culturally rooted, folk
culture, updated
interactive technology
Alternative
perspectives and
practices
Space for
disabled,
HIV/AIDs
infected,
refugees,
Eunuchs, and
less privileged
people
Promote a
culture of
peace and
harmony
34.
35.
36.
37. Possible Alternative Media are posters,
writings on the wall, loud speakers,
postcards, Christmas cards, cards, flannel
boards, pamphlets, tracts, notices boards,
notices, magazines, newspapers, puppets,
slide projectors, audio cassettes, VCDs,
DVDs, Video cassettes, VCRs, television,
computer, websites, Internet, radio and
special training programs and seminars,
fellowship groups, street theatre; some
types are - Christian education, access to
schools, festival programmes, house-visits,
38. • Further Possibilities to explore –
- FM Radio Stations in colleges
and Schools for education and
awareness Narrowcasting,
community radio…
- Local Cable Channel space or
Cable Channels
- Running a Newspaper for local
community
- Online broadcasting,
webhosting, networking the
members of the church and
sending them clips of songs,
40. Examples of Alternative
Media
Street Theatre Programmes
for HIV/AIDs Awareness
ICT for Development Training
NGOs in Bangladesh
Thailand Training NGOs
44. Mission to Christians first
Mission from People’s
Perspective
Engaging in the culture of
Media and in people’s
search for meanings
Not the Use of AM rather
becoming platform of AM
45. A Muslim Moghul AKbar Built-
Church in Delhi
Dialogue is communication between
two persons or communities
Dialogue is two way communication
Dialogue is participatory
Dialogue is liberative
Saha Navavathu Saha Navbunakthu
May He (God) protect us both together
May He nourish us both together
Sahaviryam Karavavahai May we both work together with great
energy
Thejasvi Navadhithamasthu May our study be vigorous and effective
Ma vidvishavahai May we not hate each other
46. Interreligious Dialogue
• In the Nostra Aetate (2), the churches
are called to urge their sons and
daughters to enter with prudence and
charity into discussion and
collaboration with members of other
religions.
• “discussions for mutual understanding held
among differing religious bodies” (McKim
1996: 147).
• Interfaith dialogue was understood “as an
encounter between people who live by
different faith traditions” (Ariarajah 1991:4 )
47. Perceptions of Islam in the Media
– A consultation in 2001
Interfaith Yahoogroup – with 170 members
Interfaith Dialogic groups
www.interfaithinteraction.org
Nostra Aetate – A Sincere Call for Dialogue
48. Models of Interfaith
Communication
• Coercion Model (Dulles) Unitary Model
• Top-Down Model Tolerance Model
• Triumphalistic Model Developmental
Model
• Convergent Model Reconciliation
Model
• Dialogical Model Monotheistic
Model
• Liberative Model
50. Jesus accepted his listeners
‘as they were’ (Jeeva)
Jesus often listens to his
audiences and even to his
opponents (Jnana)
Jesus Engaged in others’ search
for meanings of Eternal Life…
(Bhakti)
Jesus touch the lepers, healed the sick
and fed the hungry crowd (Karma)
51. • Jeeva Marga (Path of life
together) – examples are -
Duyog Ramadan [Fitzgerald
2004:2]
• Karma Marga (Path of action
together) - Annaprasadha
(sharing of food). – Bangalore
Guru PrabhakarJi – World
Conference on Religion and
Peace has contributed
towards the setting up of an
inter-religious council in
Sarajevo and also a similar
one Sierra Leone
52. Bhakti Marga
Bhakti Marga (the Path of Spiritual experience together–
UTC Bhajans
• Advesta sarvabhutanam maitrah karuna eva ca
friendly and compassionate to all
• nirmamo nirahamkarah sama dhukha sukha ksami
and without any touch of hatred devoid of
possessiveness and arrogance
• santustah satatam yogi yatatma dradha niscayah
ever content and contemplative alike
happiness and misery, self
controlled and
firm in conviction
• mayy arpita mano buddhir yo mad bhaktah sa me
priyah dedicated to me with all his
heart and all his soul is the real
devotee to me and is dear to me.
53. KARMA MARGA – Path of action
ANNAPRASADHA
JNANA MARGA – The Path
of Intellectual discussion
BHAKTI MARGA – the Path of
Spiritual experience
JEEVA MARGA – The path of
Life -together
Inter-
religious
Dialogue
54. Dialogue with the media Personal
N Pani of Times of India talking
to media and scholars
Asghar Ali
Engineer talking
to Journalists
Dialogue among journalists
and religious scholars
Dialogue in India
Bangladesh
Training
To the
streets
Dialogue in Nepal
55. Dialogue through the
media
Rev Solomon Raj’s Art
Jyothi Sahi’s art
Church build like
a Mosque and
Temple in
Dornakal
Dialogue in Nepal
56. Programs in Nepal, Bangladesh,
Indoensia and in India –IR
Communicating Networks between
NGOs and Different Religions
Building
Communities
through the
Net
57. Culture of the Internet and
Interreligious - Dialogue Can We
learn
• High Speed, transfer of huge
information, Interactive
Communication
• Convergent, hypertext technology –
user friendly
• Virtual Self, God and I, Spiritual
search for God (one of the most
searched subject is God; 63%
Americans used for Spiritual
purposes) – hiding identity
60. Concrete Proposals from
my experience
I urge
1. Theological Colleges to start the
Department of Communication and
introduce subjects such as intercultural
and interreligious communication as
research areas.
2. The Christian institutions should establish
Media Monitoring Groups at grassroots,
leaders, school teachers, and so on that
would help people to address the question
of representation of different religious
communities in the media
61. 3. An attempt can be made to use
magazines, e-groups or other type of
media to encourage grassroots people to
tell their stories of interreligious
experience.
4. Attempts need to be made to establish a
cordial relationship with the media
personel, particularly to have dialogue
with them about their practices at times.
Will they come?
5. Using our own access to media include
the stories of interreligious experience as
well such as Easter, Christmas speeches
62. 6. Intra-religious dialogue is the first step
before we take up the inter-religious
dialouge. Which means to encourage
people engage in dialogue with us
7. Establishing peace clubs, youth groups,
women and men fellowship that would
discuss about the dialogue between people
of different races, cultures and religions.
8. Popularising the success stories among
the public will be another attempt to
promote dialogue.