Religion and the media

Relationship with the media

• The different forms of media
• The influence of the media
• Portrayal of Christianity in the media
• Portrayal of important religious figures
• Responses and attitudes towards films which focus on religious/philosophical messages
• Responses and attitudes towards books and comics which focus on religious/philosophical messages

Use of the media

• Using the media to represent Christianity
• To educate both Christians and non-Christians

Censorship/freedom of speech

• Concept of censorship and freedom of speech
• Beliefs and attitudes towards the portrayal of violence and sex
• Attitudes and responses to issues raised by freedom of speech