Religious Studies of the Media

Religious Studies of the Media

"Mediatization of Religion: Transformation of Religion or Religious Mediatization"

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
vahid Alinejad 1
mahmood Mokhtari 2
1 Master's studentof science and technology studies, Department of Science and Technology Policy, Institute of Fundamental Studies of Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Department of Science and Technology Policy, Institute of Fundamental Studies of Science and Technology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/jmrs.2024.209286
Abstract
Objective: This article aims to examine whether, in the process of the mediatization of religion, the media plays a leading and determining role, transforming religion according to its own nature, or vice versa.
Research Methodology: This qualitative study is conducted through library research. To this end, it will explore and compare two significant theories in media studies: technological determinism and social-religious determinism, paving the way for conclusions.
Findings: This research defends the claim that a deterministic argument regarding the relationship between religion and media is valid, asserting that it is the media that has a determining role. Finally, we will examine existing alternatives to the theory of the mediatization of religion.
Discussion and Conclusion: A new analysis of Yervard's theory indicates that contrary to popular belief, determinism still functions and plays an important role in the relationship between media and religion.
Keywords
: Religion
Culture
Media
Mediatization of Religion
Social-Religious Construction of Technology
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Religious Studies of the Media
Volume 6, Issue 22
Summer 2024
Pages 157-185