Tag: Media

Intergenerational Communication and Digital Media

I wrote a critical paper on The Influence of Popular Culture, Postmodernism and Digital Media On Communicative Practices within the Church for a Family Communication Seminar at Regent University in Spring 2014.

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine family communication in the church and to focus specifically on the influences of popular culture and postmodernism as they relate to communicative practices. Within this context, themes including digital media use, the role of technology, and their use in the congregation will be explored. Furthermore, thorough examination of the relevant literature along with suggestions for further research and discussion is included. This paper, however, seeks to understand how popular culture, postmodernism, and digital media influence the communicative practices within the Church. Questions inherent in the discussion include ways to enhance corporate communication (internally and externally) as well as ways in which the Church can remediate the negative impact of popular culture without disenfranchising members along generational divides.

Gregory L. Bahnsen: Christian Communicator, Apologist, and Defender of the Faith

I wrote a critical paper on the late Dr. Gregory L. Bahnsen, entitled, Gregory L. Bahnsen: Christian Communicator, Apologist, and Defender of the Faith. This paper was for a course in History of Communication at Regent University taken in Fall of 2013.

Abstract

Gregory Lyle Bahnsen was a Christian communicator, philosopher, apologist, lecturer, debater, and defender of the faith.  Bahnsen is most well known for his public debates against prominent atheists, and for his staunchly conservative theological positions, often creating controversy within reformed theological circles. Bahnsen’s prolific writing, along with a massive collection of teaching and lecture series, continues to educate, to inform, and to create thought-provoking discussion among Christian leaders, scholars and students. This brief historical account is designed to examine the background, the professional career, the apologetic foundation, the theological position, the communicative style, the influence, and the legacy of Gregory L. Bahnsen.