Keeping People Connected
In the US theological community there is a common perception that enrollment in US theological schools has declined since the recession began, that the decline is ongoing, and that this decrease in enrollment is a crisis for US churches. It is feared that the decrease will lead to a shortage of pastors and threaten the …
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In “Old-Media Values in New-Media Venues” Bob Cohn, of The Atlantic, argues that old media forms and styles are being incorporated into new media platforms. Cohn describes the early days of new media as a time when anything went, it was loosely edited, and people held it to a lesser standard than old media. At …
In his article “Journalism’s Era of Change, but Objectivity Still Plays a Critical Role”, Tom Kent asks,"objectivity still a value worth carrying into the future?" His answer is yes. Professional media outlets maintain standards of objectivity. However, the rise of new media such as internet blogs and social media such as Twitter and Facebook have …
Effe Barker| Journalist 