Dr. Chad Lakies, assistant professor of theology at Concordia University Portland, presents on what effect does constant engagement with social media, often through our personal devices, have on faith formation? What are the challenges for faith formation in the Age of the Selfie? This webinar will explore the nature of how social media and personal devices influence our lives in ways that deeply affect our faith.
Part 1 will focus significantly on describing various cultural practices and habits that intersect with Christian spirituality in ways that are often perceived as benign but in fact may be detrimental.
Part 2 will focus on the spiritual aims toward which we are directed as we engage on social media. It will also explore the effects of and motivations for constantly engaging our personal devices.
Presentation Slides – Part 1 (pdf)
Presentation Slides – Part 2 (pdf)
Resources and Bibliography (pdf)