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MediaLit
what: A one week intensive course
about: Media Literacy for Christian Ministry
where: St John's College , Durham
when: June 21-25th, 2010 |
Hosted by:
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with Cranmer Hall and Wesley Study Centre
MediaLit
June 21-25 th , 2010
Offers an opportunity for first class training and resources in media for ministry for those engaged in formal pre-ordination training, those already engaged in local or national ministry and anyone concerned to connect Christian faith with communication in a digital age. We will explore communications media, an overview of the workings of the media – both broadcast media and the press, as well as offer some key skills training in how to create material for the media and how to handle various media opportunities. We will be reflecting theologically on the media's interaction with society and public values and encouraging you to think critically about how you and your congregations consume the media's products – and what products we might produce ourselves to assist and engage with the media. The Week
The course will be taught through an intensive mixture of lectures, practicals and socials running over five days. The day will start with prayers in the morning and include an evening social activity, as well as time for relaxation in the bar. This means that the week is intense, but we hope that the mixture of lectures, practicals and socials will lead to an excellent and relaxed learning environment.
Lectures will normally be held in the Leech Hall at St John's College.
Prayers will be held in the College Chapel.
Meals and breaks will be taken in the Bowes Dining Room.
Practicals will be held in appropriate venues.
Since the course begins early on Monday morning, those travelling any distance may need to find accommodation for Sunday night to ensure they get the most from the course.
Projects
Course members will be engaged in a number of projects through the week at least one of which will need to be completed in their own time.
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Vox Publica will require course members to film public responses to a question set in class and prepare a selection of these for presentation to the rest of the student body later in the afternoon.
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Mediawatch will require course members to watch an item from contemporary media through iplayer or similar media and provide a theological reflection on this media. |
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Medianights : each evening during the teaching block course members will watch/listen to a media presentation followed by a group discussion/critique of the methods of communication used and the effectiveness of the presentation. |
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Being Interviewed will involve a small number of course members being interviewed in a goldfish bowl environment. |
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The Project requires course members to produce a short broadcast-standard presentation on a theme set at the beginning of the week. |
The Practical Stuff
How much: £150 (Students at Cranmer/ WSC : free)
This includes: lunch, evening meal, refreshments, resource pack
Not included: overnight accommodation and breakfast
Timings: Monday – Thursday: 8.30am to 9.30pm (with bar to follow)
Friday: 8.30am to 4.00pm
To book/info: theresa.phillips@durham.ac.uk
Theresa Phillips, MediaLit @ CODEC,
St John's College , Durham , DH1 3RJ
Some rooms may be available for overnight accommodation in St John's College . There is a wide range of accommodation in the city centre within easy walking distance of the College. Course members are encouraged not to bring cars into central Durham .
Where possible, students are invited to bring whatever equipment they think they may need for the week – if you have a laptop, digital video camera or other recording device this would be very useful.
What's On?
Some of the session titles:
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Theology of Communication |
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Vox Publica |
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Nooma Night |
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Biblical Literacy and the Medai |
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Religion and Broadcasting |
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Mediawatch . |
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Jerry Springer Night |
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Running Church Comms |
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Undersanding the Meda as business |
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U2-Psalms Night |
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Preaching Breaking News |
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Communication and the National Church |
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Stars Wars Night |
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The News and International Concerns |
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Project Presentations |
CODEC is a research institute at St John's exploring the interfaces between the Christian Faith (especially the Bible), the digital environment and contemporary culture. The institute developed out of the former Centre for Christian Communication, involvement with the Churches Media Council and the media work of one of St John's Visiting Fellows, Rev Brian Brown. CODEC has three centres focussing on different aspects of Communication in the Digital Environment: Preaching and Communication , Biblical Literacy and Communication and Theological Engagement .
 Booking Form
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