Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
Journal of Religion and Media Studies (JRMS) welcomes original research, theoretical essays, and critical reviews that explore the multifaceted relationship between religion and media. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that critically examines how religious ideas, practices, and identities are shaped, mediated, and transformed across various media environments.
Our scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Digital Religion: Online worship, social media ministries, and the "Internet of Sacred Things."
- Media Representation: Portrayals of faith, identity, and religious conflict in news, cinema, and digital platforms.
- Authority & Power: The rise of digital influencers in religious hierarchies and the democratization of sacred knowledge.
- Ethics in Technology: Moral dimensions of AI, algorithms, and data privacy from religious perspectives.
- Popular Culture: The sacred in music, gaming, fashion, and contemporary literature.
