Communicating for Life (RenewedMinds): Christian Stewardship in Community and Media

Communicating for Life (RenewedMinds): Christian Stewardship in Community and Media

Communicating for Life (RenewedMinds): Christian Stewardship in Community and Media

Communicating for Life (RenewedMinds): Christian Stewardship in Community and Media

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Overview

We are responsible for how we communicate, for what we communicate, and for how our communication affects others. In this discerning introduction to communication theory, Quentin Schultze guides readers through an interesting, creative, and spiritual study of communication. Rooted in a Christian worldview, Communicating for Life explores the implications of individual human communication and the influence of communication on community.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441206190
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 09/01/2000
Series: RenewedMinds
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 486,078
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Quentin J. Schultze (Ph.D., University of Illinois) is professor of communication arts and sciences at Calvin College. He is the co-author of several books, including Internet for Christians and Dancing in the Dark: Youth, Popular Culture and the Electronic Media.
Quentin J. Schultze (PhD, University of Illinois) is professor emeritus of communication at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and CEO of Edenridge Communications. Schultze has been quoted in major media including the Wall Street JournalNewsweekUS News & World Report, the New York TimesFortune, the Chicago Tribune, and USA Today. He has been interviewed by CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and NPR and is the author of many books, including An Essential Guide to Public Speaking. He blogs at www.quentinschultze.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction

1. Symbolic Stewardship: The Meaning and Purpose of Human Communication

2. Inexplicable Grace: The Mystery of Human Communication

3. Cockfights and Demographics: Two Views of Communication

4. Symbolic Ambiguity: Limitations of Human Communication

5. Slaves to Sin: The Effects of Sin on Communication

6. Incarnate Power: The Spiritual Component of Communication

7. Symbolic Power: Servant Communication

8. Blessing or Curse? The Role of Media

9. Prophet, Priest, or Demon? Mass Media Mythology

10. Radical Discipleship: Responsible Communication

11. Christian Virtue: Authentic Communication

12. Gifted Disciples: Communicators of God

Notes
Index
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