Digitization in the Evangelical Church(es) in Germany: Exemplary insights
Nord I, Alt K, Zeilinger T (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2020
Journal
Book Volume: 7
Pages Range: 83-100
Journal Issue: 1
DOI: 10.1163/22144417-bja10006
Abstract
This article presents exemplary insights into the state of digitization and the corresponding efforts of selected Evangelical Churches in Germany (the federal ekd and three of its member churches) to address an array of challenges triggered by the digital transformation. Three short reports on broader studies demonstrate how the church is responding to these challenges as an actor within civil society, as well as an organization and a community of faith. This preliminary assessment suggests that the ekd is capable of both: taking part in the societal debate as well as designing and reinventing itself anew in the digital realm. Nevertheless, it will do well to figure out more context-sensitive solutions while stimulating both ethical and theological discussions.
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APA:
Nord, I., Alt, K., & Zeilinger, T. (2020). Digitization in the Evangelical Church(es) in Germany: Exemplary insights. Ecclesial Practices, 7(1), 83-100. https://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22144417-bja10006
MLA:
Nord, Ilona, Katharina Alt, and Thomas Zeilinger. "Digitization in the Evangelical Church(es) in Germany: Exemplary insights." Ecclesial Practices 7.1 (2020): 83-100.
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