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This study focuses on UK churches' online presence, exploring how denominations utilize websites, the impact of Web 2.0, and theological influences. It examines the change in church proportions over time, with a specific focus on East Anglian churches. The research aims to understand decision-making processes and gatekeepers shaping online church content. By conducting a content analysis and longitudinal study, the study aims to uncover trends and variations in website usage within the English church context.
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English churches and THEIR websites Sara Batts 2009-2010
English church denominations Figures from Brierley (2006) based on 2005 church census
First Year • Aims & objectives • Identifying sources • academic & non-academic • Initial literature review • Size & method for longitudinal study • Planning future work • Training
Context • Church attendance decreasing • Internet access increasing • US and Asian research • Online church & NRM This study focus is: • UK research • Producers
Research Questions • How are churches using websites? • Variation by denomination • Web 2.0 & collaboration • Decision makers and gatekeepers • Theological influences
Actions from year 1 • Justification • Terminology • Objectivity • Sampling • Catholicism • Second Life
Research (1) Longitudinal study: All English churches 400 churches Will proportions change over time? Second phase completed January 2010
Research (2) • Category definition • Categories piloted • Defined sampling frame • Actual n being determined Content analysis: East Anglian churches
Training & writing • Meeting training requirement • 7 days’ equivalent training • Vitae workshop • Library conferences • Draft methods chapter • Draft literature review updated and reassessed