[ecrea] Misrepresenting Faith: Goldsmiths, 4 November

The Centre for the Study of Global Media and Democracy and the Faiths and Civil Society Unity, Goldsmiths, University of London, invite you to a one-day symposium on 4 November 10-5pm on:

Misrepresenting Faith: Media Crises, Controversies and Conspiracies

> From #creepingsharia Twitter storms to headlines about women Bishops, questions of faith, religion and belief are a constant feature of the contemporary media landscape. What these media messages say, how they circulate, and what is done with them by whom, are critical issues. How do media and political elites engage with faith and identity? What messages and misrepresentations result? And what are the challenges and opportunities at a time when the under 30s are more likely to encounter news on Facebook than in a newspaper?

Bringing together academics from media and communications, sociology, anthropology and religious studies, practitioners and campaigners we will explore the role of media in a plethora of crises, controversies and conspiracies concerning faith in Britain today and discuss practical steps towards building a positive media environment around identities of religion and belief.

Ben Pimlott lecture theatre, Goldsmiths, Lewisham Way, London SE14 6NW

Places are FREE but limited. Please register at:

http://bit.ly/misrepresentingfaith

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