Education
Bachelor in History and Theology and Religious Studies with honors, University Kent, Canterbury, England, 1991. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies, University Durham, England, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, Lampeter, 1996.
( The Internet is an increasingly important source of inf...)
The Internet is an increasingly important source of information for many people in the Muslim world. Many Muslims in majority and minority contexts rely on the Internet -- including websites and e-mail -- as a primary source of news, information and communication about Islam. As a result, a new media culture is emerging which is having a significant impact on areas of global Muslim consciousness. Post-September 11th, this phenomenon has grown more rapidly than ever. Gary R. Bunt provides a fascinating account of the issues at stake, identifying two radical new concepts: Firstly, the emergence of e-jihad ('Electronic Jihad') originating from diverse Muslim perspectives -- this is described in its many forms relating to the different definitions of 'jihad', including on-line activism (ranging from promoting militaristic activities to hacking, to co-ordinating peaceful protests) and Muslim expression post 9/11. Secondly, he discusses religious authority on the Internet -- including the concept of on-line fatwas and their influence in diverse settings, and the complexities of conflicting notions of religious authority.
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'A fascinating exploration of religion and technology as manifested in cyberspace.' Professor Carl Ernst, University of North Carolina
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religious studies educator writer
Bachelor in History and Theology and Religious Studies with honors, University Kent, Canterbury, England, 1991. Master of Arts in Islamic Studies, University Durham, England, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, Lampeter, 1996.
Lecturer University Wales, Lampeter, Wales, 1996—2003.
( The Internet is an increasingly important source of inf...)
('A fascinating exploration of religion and technology as ...)