Greenflame http://www.greenflame.org Jottings on science, religion, technology, pop culture and faith from the Antipodes. 2012-02-08T09:25:08Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. Network for New Media, Religion and Digital Culture Studies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/NUEeHzu7Pw4/ 2012-02-08T09:25:08Z stepheng New website for those interested in the intersections between media, religion and digital culture Network for New Media, Religion and Digital Culture Studies From the blurb on the web site: The Network is designed for scholars, students and those interested in exploring topics and questions emerging at the intersections of religion, the internet and new, [...] New website for those interested in the intersections between media, religion and digital culture

Network for New Media, Religion and Digital Culture Studies

From the blurb on the web site:

The Network is designed for scholars, students and those interested in exploring topics and questions emerging at the intersections of religion, the internet and new, social and mobile media. The Network offers an interactive space for researchers and others wishing to learn more about this growing research area to share related resources and highlight news items as well as events. Users can engage with key research sources and information integral to this dynamic field. Scholars can also apply to join the network and contribute to the collaborative spaces on the site.

More details over at Heidi Campbell’s blog post: When Religion Meets New Media: Announcing the Launch of the New Media, Religion & Digital Culture Studies Website

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2012/02/08/network-for-new-media-religion-and-digital-culture-studies/ Movie Theology :: Movie Reviews & Resources :: Gordon Matties http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/4B0P_sa0okU/ 2012-02-03T01:47:57Z stepheng I’m in the process of collecting links to online resources around faith, spirituality and film. The following link has an extensive list of places that might be a helpful start for doing that. Movie Theology :: Movie Reviews & Resources :: Gordon Matties. I’m in the process of collecting links to online resources around faith, spirituality and film. The following link has an extensive list of places that might be a helpful start for doing that.

Movie Theology :: Movie Reviews & Resources :: Gordon Matties.

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2012/02/03/movie-theology-movie-reviews-resources-gordon-matties/ The Thesis Whisperer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/S9Vqw7zFEks/ 2012-02-02T19:16:04Z stepheng This link came across my desk today. Blog + Twitter feed for those writing theses etc. Looks interesting. The Thesis Whisperer. This link came across my desk today. Blog + Twitter feed for those writing theses etc. Looks interesting.

The Thesis Whisperer.

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2012/02/03/the-thesis-whisperer/ Biblioblog Carnival February 2012 : The Last, Best Hope for Biblioblogdom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/H75HFTJp85E/ 2012-02-01T21:34:00Z stepheng Amanda MacInnis (AKA ‘Cheese-Wearing Theology’) puts together an biblioblog carnival organised by Babylon 5 quotes and themes. See Biblioblog Carnival February 2012 « Cheese-Wearing Theology. Hat tip to James McGrath – The Biblical Studies Carnival: The Last, Best Hope for Biblioblogdom. Amanda MacInnis (AKA ‘Cheese-Wearing Theology’) puts together an biblioblog carnival organised by Babylon 5 quotes and themes. See

Biblioblog Carnival February 2012 « Cheese-Wearing Theology.

Hat tip to James McGrath – The Biblical Studies Carnival: The Last, Best Hope for Biblioblogdom.

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2012/02/02/biblioblog-carnival-february-2012-the-last-best-hope-for-biblioblogdom/ Student evaluations… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/KO9ZMTwV_5w/ 2012-01-18T06:43:20Z stepheng Two recent postings connecting to the theme of student evaluations of teaching/courses/teachers etc. As it’s APR time again, they’ll be on my agenda again. Akma » What Good Are Student Evaluations? A Perfect Storm in Undergraduate Education – Advice – The Chronicle of Higher Education Some interesting points raised in each Two recent postings connecting to the theme of student evaluations of teaching/courses/teachers etc. As it’s APR time again, they’ll be on my agenda again.

Akma » What Good Are Student Evaluations?

A Perfect Storm in Undergraduate Education – Advice – The Chronicle of Higher Education

Some interesting points raised in each

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2012/01/18/student-evaluations-2/ Christmas in Kapti http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/ZQLUZlcTnbE/ 2011-12-25T06:46:33Z stepheng Blue skies, a beach, a pool, good food, and family and friends. So much to be thankful for. Blue skies, a beach, a pool, good food, and family and friends. So much to be thankful for.

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]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2011/12/25/christmas-in-kapti/ Theologians and the Church? : the church and postmodern culture http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/gKfsJ3Qx2Gk/ 2011-12-13T18:59:48Z stepheng Jason kicked off a discussion about the relationship between (academic) theology (and theologians) and the church over at Why is theology so disconnected from the church? #dminlgp – Jason Clark which in turn led to this Theologians and the Church? : the church and postmodern culture. An interesting conversation to follow, especially for me after [...] Jason kicked off a discussion about the relationship between (academic) theology (and theologians) and the church over at

Why is theology so disconnected from the church? #dminlgp – Jason Clark which in turn led to this Theologians and the Church? : the church and postmodern culture.

An interesting conversation to follow, especially for me after thinking about some of this for the Flinders/ACD Theology Lecture earlier this year (See: Sacred Texts in a Secular World : Teaching sacred texts in a pluralistic, multi-faith, modern university campus).

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2011/12/14/theologians-and-the-church-the-church-and-postmodern-culture/ Christianity and Transhumanism – A perspective http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/mCx9d2VKzwg/ 2011-12-13T08:44:02Z stepheng It’s been a while since anything related to religion and transhumanism passed across my radar (or I’ve been working on other things and just haven’t been paying attention). However, here’s a recent interview on Changesurfer Radio where James Hughes interviews Brent Waters about his slant on Christianity and Transhumanism. See: Do Christians Need Bodies?. Hat [...] It’s been a while since anything related to religion and transhumanism passed across my radar (or I’ve been working on other things and just haven’t been paying attention). However, here’s a recent interview on Changesurfer Radio where James Hughes interviews Brent Waters about his slant on Christianity and Transhumanism. See: Do Christians Need Bodies?.

Hat tip to io9 : How should Christians feel about Transhumanism?

And here’s a list of related books by the conversation partners.


"This Mortal Flesh: Incarnation and Bioethics" (Brent Waters)


"From Human to Posthuman: Christian Theology And Technology in a Postmodern World (Ashgate Science and Religion Series)" (Brent Waters)


"Citizen Cyborg: Why Democratic Societies Must Respond To The Redesigned Human Of The Future" (James Hughes)

Waters also has an essay “Whose Salvation? Which Eschatology ? Transhumanism and Christianity as Competing Salvific Religions” in


"Transhumanism and Transcendence: Christian Hope in an Age of Technological Enhancement" (Georgetown University Press)

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2011/12/13/christianity-and-transhumanism-a-perspective/ Tips for Academic Writing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/OIGw7ypzx78/ 2011-12-01T20:42:56Z stepheng A list of helpful articles and tips for those engaged in academic writing. Might be particularly useful for grad students starting out. Donovan, Stephen. 2005. “How to Alienate Your Editor: A Practical Guide for Established Authors.” Journal of Scholarly Publishing no. 36 (4):238-242. Martin, Brian. 2008. “Surviving Referees’ Reports.” Journal of Scholarly Publishing no. 39 [...] A list of helpful articles and tips for those engaged in academic writing. Might be particularly useful for grad students starting out.

]]> http://www.greenflame.org/2011/12/02/tips-for-academic-writing/ Religion in Film http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Greenflame/~3/Xff837oHaX4/ 2011-11-29T02:23:04Z stepheng Via Rachel Wagner: Religion in Film – A List of Films for the Religious Studies Classroom : Filmwell The 50 Most Important Religion Films Of All Time See also: Greenflame» Blog Archive » Faith films Reel Religion: A Century of the Bible and Film – Telegraph Via Rachel Wagner:

See also:

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