Communication, Media, and Identity

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Book Reviewed: Fortner, Robert S. (2006). Communication, Media, and Identity: A Christian Theory of Communication (Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & LIttlefield). Reviewed By: Robert Woods Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 298 ISBN-10: 0742551954 Review: Explores ontological and epistemological assumptions of communication from a Christian perspective. Useful in upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate level courses. Fortner’s usual depth and breadth …

Habits of the High-Tech Heart

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Book Reviewed: Schultze, Quentin J. (2002). Habits of the High-Tech Heart (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Publishing Group). Reviewed By: Sarah Esquivel Reviewer Affiliation: Spring Arbor University Total Pages: 209 ISBN-10: 0801027810 Review: This book challenges the reader to form healthy habits in the age of information technology. Schultze calls the reader to discern the benefit of the information technology rather …

More Than Talk

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More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication Book Reviewed: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt). Reviewed By: Geri Forsberg Reviewer Affiliation: Western Washington University Edition: 4th Total Pages: 389 ISBN-10: 1465224963 Review (Featured): Review of: Strom, Bill (2013). More Than Talk: A Covenantal Approach to Everyday Communication (4th …

Authentic Communication

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Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture Book Reviewed: Muehlhoff, Tim & Lewis, Todd V. (2010). Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture (Downer’s Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press). Reviewed By: Benson Fraser Reviewer Affiliation: Regent University Total Pages: 219 ISBN-10: 083082815X Review (Featured): Review of: Muehlhoff, Tim, and Todd V. Lewis (2010). Authentic Communication: Christian Speech Engaging Culture. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity …

New Book: The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts, by Joe Rigney

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This book extends and applies Piper’s Christian Hedonism to the everyday life of the believer, including engagement with culture. Rigney, who studied Speech Communication at Texas A&M University and is now Assistant Professor of Theology and Christian Worldview at Bethlehem College and Seminary, argues that creation and culture were intended by God to provide pleasure to Christians and that with …

Shalom: Conversation with Dr. Walter Brueggemann

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This blog post features a recent interview with Walter Brueggemann in which he discusses the Biblical roots and contemporary applications of the concept of Shalom. Brueggemann comments on some contemporary issues, including the ideology of ISIS and Israel-Palentine relations. Resource Link: http://wagingwisdom.com/2015/03/30/shalom-conversation-with-dr-walter-brueggemann/ Additional Link: http://wagingwisdom.com/

Terry Mattingly’s “On Religion” blog

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Culled from author’s website: On Religion is a blog written by Terry Mattingly, who directs the Washington Journalism Center at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. He writes this weekly column for the Scripps Howard News Service. Terry’s blog is published in about 350 newspapers in North America. His writing also appears in The Lookout, Beliefnet.com, Again Magazine and …

Faith and Learning Forum

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(from the website) Faith and Learning Forum is unique–an international online Christian worldview journal—an academic university of Christian scholarship. It is for faith & learning scholars in Christian and research universities, students, and interested people who want to read and contribute to stimulating Christian worldview commentary and actual in-fact examples of the integration of faith & learning. It is Christian …

Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion

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Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion (JFSR) is the oldest interdisciplinary, interreligious feminist academic journal in religious studies. Founded in 1985, it is published twice annually, in the spring and fall. Located at the intersection of feminist theory and studies in religion, it welcomes contributions that explore a diversity of feminist theories, practices, cultures, and religions. The journal also includes …