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Technologie informacyjne w warsztacie homilisty
Information Technologies in the Homilist's Skills and Tools

Author(s): Edward Wiszowaty
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: computer animation; preaching; the homily; imagery; information technologies

Summary/Abstract: The development of information technology has a profound impact on all areas of life without exception. These technologies are tools that enable the user not only to obtain information, select, process and manage it but also pass it on to other people. In the context of the media society also a preacher of the word of God during Sunday and holiday masses cannot ignore the assistance they offer if he wants to avoid the danger that his efforts will be treated as a kind of an open-air museum. The main thread of the study is therefore an attempt to identify opportunities for the use of these technologies in the homilist’s skills and tools because they can provide an interesting and profitable alternative to traditional forms of homiletic expertise. Attention is drawn to the fact that in order to use these technologies efficiently and in accordance with the nature of the homily they should be treated only as a supporting source that provides preaching material.

  • Issue Year: 29/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 225-238
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish