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English churches and THEIR websites

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

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  1. English churches and THEIR websites Sara Batts 2009-2010

  2. What is a church?

  3. English church denominations Figures from Brierley (2006) based on 2005 church census

  4. First Year • Aims & objectives • Identifying sources • academic & non-academic • Initial literature review • Size & method for longitudinal study • Planning future work • Training

  5. Context • Church attendance decreasing • Internet access increasing • US and Asian research • Online church & NRM This study focus is: • UK research • Producers

  6. Research Questions • How are churches using websites? • Variation by denomination • Web 2.0 & collaboration • Decision makers and gatekeepers • Theological influences

  7. Actions from year 1 • Justification • Terminology • Objectivity • Sampling • Catholicism • Second Life

  8. Research (1) Longitudinal study: All English churches 400 churches Will proportions change over time? Second phase completed January 2010

  9. Research (2) • Category definition • Categories piloted • Defined sampling frame • Actual n being determined Content analysis: East Anglian churches

  10. Training & writing • Meeting training requirement • 7 days’ equivalent training • Vitae workshop • Library conferences • Draft methods chapter • Draft literature review updated and reassessed

  11. Plan of work 2010-2011

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