Evangelization in postmodern and media culture

Abstract

The proclamation of the Gospel requires the Church to use such language, arguments and forms of communication that take into account the situation and the perceptive capabilities of the listener living in a given place and time. Today we live in a post-modern civilization and in an information society. The relationship between evangelization and communication has three basic dimensions. The first dimension is evangelization through all the communication tools available to us. This implies proficiency in the use of social media to proclaim the Good News and requires the ability to codify the Gospel message according to the structure and language typical of a given form of communication. The second dimension is communication evangelization. This involves giving contemporary communication tools a form and content that is consistent with Christ’s attitude, His way of living and communicating. The third dimension is evangelization within communication. This means in-depth formation work with specialists in pastoral communication.

Article: M. Dziewiecki, Ewangelizacja w kulturze ponowoczesnej i medialnej, „Kultura – Media – Teologia” 2010, t. 1, nr 1, s. 47-62