Digital Literacy in Religious Studies

Abstract

This article considers the relevance of the concept of ‘digital literacy’ within the context of the discipline of religious studies in higher education and reflects on its potential impact on notions of ‘graduateness’. It contemplates how digital technology can be integrated most effectively inlearning design and reflects on the skills students need to be equipped with to recognise the challenges and opportunities of digital technology and understand its impact and role within the study of religions.

 

Keywords:Digital literacy; information literacy; communication skills; graduateness; religious studies; teaching and learning in higher education; learning design; digital technology; digital religion