Themes and Topics in Religious Television Programming
This article identifies and documents some of the major dimensions of the religious, political and social themes and topics contained in religious television content, and takes debate over the nature of religious programming beyond rhetorical criticism. Results suggest that social themes predominate...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1987
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Review of religious research
Year: 1987, Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 152-174 |
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| Summary: | This article identifies and documents some of the major dimensions of the religious, political and social themes and topics contained in religious television content, and takes debate over the nature of religious programming beyond rhetorical criticism. Results suggest that social themes predominate religious drama and magazine-type programs, with "death and dying" and the mass media being the primary focus. However, religion provides the lion's share of discussion within most programs. Political content is highly concentrated and limited to several programs, although there is an indication that programs featuring a televangelist have increased in political content over the years. |
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| ISSN: | 2211-4866 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Review of religious research
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3511724 |