A debate between Paul Soukup, SJ and Paul Glader on how digital culture is affecting media education on religion

Abstract

The debate feature of the journal is one in which two scholars offer their contrasting reflections on a topic of interest. This year, Church Communication and Culture posed the question ‘How is digital culture affecting media education on religion?’ First, Paul Soukup, Jesuit priest and Communications professor at Santa Clara University in California, presents strategical suggestions for religious education within the digital culture; then, Paul Glader, associate professor of Journalism, Media and Entrepreneurship at The King’s College New York, weighs in with perspective about the need for influencing the new communications technologies to develop in a way that is not hostile to religion. Soukup replies with some additional thoughts and clarifications. The debate is concluded by remarks from the Editor.

Keywords

• media education
• religion education
• digital education
• digital culture