Religions and Media

lreli1264  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Religions and Media
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h
Q2

This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2020-2021
Teacher(s)
Lesch Walter;
Language
French
Main themes
To meet these objectives, the course covers the following : - theories and techniques of communication in making a religious speech; - the active participation of Christians in the trades of communication (newspaper industry, radio, television, Internet); - tracks and suggestions for an education of the general public to the critical reception and use of media productions with religious topics; - ethical stakes of the media.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 - to analyse, interpret and evaluate the religious messages brought by the media;
 
2 - to appreciate the impact of the media on religious experiences;
 
3 - to make adequate use of the media as languages and supplements for faith education.
 
Teaching methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

There will be lectures and important interactive moments.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Regular and active participation.
Written exam in June 2021.
Online resources
Selected texts will be available on Moodle.
Faculty or entity
TEBI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations

Minor in Sciences of Religions (openness)

Minor in Sciences of Religions (discipline to complement the major)

Minor in Culture and Creation

Master [120] in Sciences of Religions

Certificat universitaire en théologie (fondements)

Master [120] in Public Administration