Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Religions, Media and Popular Culture
Course Number:
G_BATRSPC214
Course Description:
Popular culture is frequently perceived to be artificial, superficial and secular. However, research suggests that popular culture may function as a repertoire from which people draw in their search for (religious) meaning and a cultural site where religious practices are played out and religious feelings can be experienced. Movies, games, dance events, pop music, music festivals, media events, virtual worlds and other forms of popular culture seem to be not only entertaining, but may also be important in people’s search for (religious) meaning. At the same time, traditional and post-traditional religions increasingly embrace popular culture, a process often described as the popularisation of religion. Relipop, for instance, is a popular phenomenon among evangelicals (and some Muslim communities also developed Islamic forms of ‘relipop’). Another example is evangelical worship, a blending of ‘secular’ poprock music and Christian worship texts.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (45).pdf
