Ewangelia w Sieci. Słowo o katolickim autorytecie nauczania w Wikipedii
The Gospel on the Web: about the Catholic Teaching Authority in Wikipedia
Author(s): Józef MajewskiSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Theology and Religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: the Church; the Catholic teaching authority; Wikipedia; authority of Wikipedia; pillars of Wikipedia; the Catholic doctrine; Wikipedians; popular culture; entertainment
Summary/Abstract: Wikipedia enjoys huge popularity and internet users consider it a great authority. In 2016, its Polish version was visited daily by the average of 1.1 million viewers. People read it looking for information on a variety of subjects, including the doctrine of the Church. The author of the article proposes a thesis that Wikipedia belongs to popular culture and represents authentic, although exceptional virtual entertainment. The author asks about the attitude of the Church to Wikipedia. He also looks for an answer to the question of whether or not Catholic teaching authorities (the bishops forming the Magisterium Ecclesiae, and, subsequently – under the authority of their Holy Orders or canonical mission – priests, deacons, theologians, and catechists) should become Wikipedians and edit articles in Wikipedia.
Journal: Studia Paedagogica Ignatiana
- Issue Year: 20/2017
- Issue No: 5
- Page Range: 153-184
- Page Count: 32
- Language: Polish