Focusing on the impact of a post-Christian society on British congregations, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to congregational studies in the UK. Through innovative essays, it examines how the changing cultural landscape affects church life, contrasting these developments with the situation in the USA. The work provides valuable insights into the challenges and adaptations faced by Christian communities in a transforming religious environment.
Approaching academic assignments as practical controversies, this book offers a novel approach to the study of digital literacy. Through in-depth accounts of assignment writing in college classrooms, Bhatt examines ways of understanding how students engage with digital media in curricular activities and how these give rise to new practices of information management and knowledge creation. He further considers what these new practices portend for a stronger theory of digital literacy in an age of informational abundance and ubiquitous connectivity. Looking also at how institutional digital learning policies and strategies are applied in classrooms, and how students may embrace or avoid imposed technologies, this book offers an in-depth study of learner practices. It is through the comprehensive study of such practices that we can better understand the efficacy of technological investments in education, and the dynamic nature of digital literacy on the part of students charged with using those technologies.
This book serves as a comprehensive guide to academic writing, offering strategies to enhance clarity and coherence in scholarly work. It covers essential topics such as structuring essays, developing arguments, and adhering to citation styles. The text also emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and provides practical exercises to refine writing skills. With a focus on both undergraduate and graduate levels, it aims to equip students with the tools necessary for effective communication in academic settings.
Addresses the most pressing question in the study of religion today: are new forms of spirituality overtaking traditional forms of religion? This book provides a theoretical perspective which explains both secularization and sacralization. It offers some predictions about the future of religion and spirituality in the west.