Some methodological reflections about the study of religions on video sharing
This article offers an overview of methodological difficulties that arise in the study of religions on video sharing websites (VSW). We suggest how to put these difficulties in perspective and how to overcome them. A typology lists the various forms of religions represented on this type of website....
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Published in: | Marburg Journal of Religion |
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Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Philipps-Universität Marburg
2008
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Online Access: | Online Access |
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Summary: | This article offers an overview of methodological difficulties that arise in the study of religions on video sharing websites (VSW). We suggest how to put these difficulties in perspective and how to overcome them. A typology lists the various forms of religions represented on this type of website. We will also try to understand why some religious groups have created their own video sharing websites. Finally we will give possible interpretations of this phenomenon and suggest some ways to use this type of material in academic research and teaching about religions. |
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DOI: | 10.17192/mjr.2008.13.3597 |