Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Sean Connable, Lecturer, Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia Presentation Title: Hypermediated Experience in the Contemporary Church Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Time: 8-9 p.m. EST Description: The intersection of digital culture and contemporary religion continues to be a site of interesting research. Often times we see digital technologies embraced without any consideration to the …
Essential Questions Series, Special Guest, Dr. Terry Lindvall
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Terry Lindvall, Virginia Wesleyan College, C.S. Lewis Endowed Chair in Communication and Christian Thought Professor of Communication Presentation Title: “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series, Interview No. 15, Terry Lindvall” (Moderated by Mark Fackler) Date: 02/09/17 Time: 12:00-1:00 pm, EST Description: this 15th installment in the “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series” features Dr. Terry Lindvall, Virginia Wesleyan …
Essential Questions Series, Special Guest, Dr. Benson Fraser
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Benson Fraser, Associate Professor of Communication, Regent University Presentation Title: “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series, Interview No. 14, Benson Fraser” (Moderated by Mark Fackler) Date: 01/27/17 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm, EST Description: this 14th installment in the “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series” features Dr. Benson Fraser, Associate Professor of Communication, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Join Dr. Fraser as he answers …
Essential Questions Series, Special Guest, Dr. Monica Chibita
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Monica Chibita, Associate Professor and Head of the Mass Communication Department, Uganda Christian University (UCU). Presentation Title?: “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series, Interview No. 13, Monica Chibita” (Moderated by Mark Fackler) Date: 01/05/17 Time: 1:00-2:00 pm, EST Description: this 13th installment in the “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series” features Monica …
Antoinette Brown Blackwell: A Prophetic Voice for the Purity Movement
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Barbara Spies, Associate Professor of Communication, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Presentation Title: Antoinette Brown Blackwell: A Prophetic Voice for the Purity Movement Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016. Time: 8-9 p.m. EST Description: From Biblical times to the current day speakers have employed persuasive tactics following the format of the jeremiad. We have heard prophetic warnings …
Teaching Inter-racial Communication in a Christian Context
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Derrick Rosenior, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Chair of Communication Department, Vanguard University; Director of the Lewis Wilson Institute for Pentecostal Studies Presentation Title: “Teaching Inter-racial Communication in a Christian Context” Date: 11/17/16 Time: 8:00-9:00 pm, EST Description: The issues of race, racism, discrimination, and prejudice have long dominated the American cultural psyche. Every aspect of American life, including …
Essential Questions Series, Special Guest, Dr. Mark Williams
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Mark Williams, Professor of Rhetoric, California State University, Sacramento Presentation Title: “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series, Interview No. 11, Mark Williams” (Moderated by Mark Fackler) Date: 11/04/16 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm, EST Description: this 11th installment in the “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series” features Dr. Mark Williams, Professor of Rhetoric, California State University, Sacramento. Join Dr. Williams as he answers foundational …
Essential Questions Series, Special Guest, Dr. Terje Skjerdal
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Terje Skjerdal, Associate Professor, NLA University College, Norway, Department of Journalism and Media Studies Presentation Title: “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series, Interview No. 10, Terje Skerdal” (Moderated by Mark Fackler) Date: 10/28/16 Time: 2:00-3:0 pm, EST Description: this 10th installment in the “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series” features Dr. Terje Skjerdal, Associate Professor, NLA University College, Norway, …
The Role of Character in Communication
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Annalee Ward, Director, Wendt Character Initiative, Dubuque University Presentation Title: “The Role of Character in Communication” Date: Wednesday, October 19 Time: 8-9 pm, EST Description: “Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so is he” (Publius Syrus). The relationship between good moral character and good communication are inseparable. How might …
Essential Questions Series, Special Guest, Dr. Dennis Smith
Presenter and Affiliation: Dr. Dennis Smith, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Regional Liaison, Brazil and Southern Cone Presentation Title: “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series, Interview No. 9, Dennis Smith” (Moderated by Mark Fackler) Date: 09/14/16 Time: 6:00-7:0 pm, EST Description: this 9th installment in the “Essential Questions in Faith and Communication Series” features Dr. Dennis Smith, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Regional Liaison, Brazil and Southern Cone. Join Dr. …
