Pop science and pop theology: new ways of exploring an old dialogue
While the contemporary media scene often reinforces the conflict model of science and religion, it also may offer new opportunities in moving present discussions of science and religion forward. Looking at news reporting, the new priesthood of scientific celebrities and the universal popularity of T...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
[2020]
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Theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 123, Issue: 1, Pages: 20-27 |
| RelBib Classification: | CD Christianity and Culture CF Christianity and Science ZG Media studies; Digital media; Communication studies |
| Further subjects: | B
Narratives
B Imagination B conflict model B Pop Culture B Science |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
| Summary: | While the contemporary media scene often reinforces the conflict model of science and religion, it also may offer new opportunities in moving present discussions of science and religion forward. Looking at news reporting, the new priesthood of scientific celebrities and the universal popularity of The Simpsons and Star Wars, this article argues that in the importance of the person, imagination and narrative, the scientist and the theologian can rediscover older and fruitful resources. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2696 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040571X19883534 |