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What is Religious Communities

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Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
A group of people who adhere to specific beliefs and practices that relate to the sacred.
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The Intersection of Religion and Mobile Technology
Wendi R. Bellar (Texas A&M University, USA), Kyong James Cho (Texas A&M University, USA), and Heidi A. Campbell (Texas A&M University, USA)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch535
Abstract
This chapter explores the intersection of religion and mobile technology, which is closely connected to the field of digital religion. The chapter begins with a brief background of mobile media studies and digital religion. Next, three key research areas are highlighted. The chapter concludes with emerging trends and suggestions for future research. Because religion interacts with social, political, economic, technological, and global factors, research demands continued theoretical development and nuanced study to understand the relationship between religion and technology.
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