CODEC

What is CODEC?

CODEC began in 2009 with a nationwide survey of Biblical Literacy in the UK. We have since developed a host of projects, research, conferences, learning opportunities; all exploring Christian Communication in the 21st century - many making use of social media and online technology.

We’ve worked alongside many churches and agencies exploring how we can improve our communication of the Gospel and how the Bible might be communicated in meaningful ways in contemporary society.

(3 Feb 2012)

BigRead

Christians across Britain are preparing to take fresh look at Mark’s Gospel as they get involved in the 2012 Big Read.

(3 Feb 2012) » Read More Press Release announcing BigRead2012

Crowd Sourcing and Worship (The Church and the Avant-garde #2)

I've been following Imogen Heap's progress on her new album - the first song - working title #heapsong1, now Lifeline - began with a call to fans to send in ideas for lyrics and sound samples...

(4 Oct 2011) » Read More Crowd Sourcing and Worship (The Church and the Avant-garde #2)

The Church and the Avant-Garde

The avant-garde is difficult by definition, not least because it wanders freely between the land of the different and the land of the offensive. In doing so, it forces us to be self-critical, but rightly challenges us not to equate 'different' with 'bad'... 

(30 Sep 2011) » Read More The Church and the Avant-Garde

Lady Gaga Theology

Once upon a time, last week actually, I began to blog on Lady Gaga's latest video 'Judas' (below).  I never finished the blog.  But I will.  It's important that I do...

(3 Jun 2011) » Read More A short guest post on the Church Mouse site...

21st Century Humpty-Dumpty Syndrome

There’s an awful lot of brokenness around these days. The media seems to be obsessed with ‘Broken Britain’ (I didn’t notice how broken it was – the brokenness crept up on me)...

(14 Jun 2011) » Read More 21st Century Humpty-Dumpty Syndrome

I just use Google....

I was struck a short while back by a comedian on TV, who said; ‘Some people turn to God for answers, I just use Google'...

(26 May 2011) » Read More I just use Google....

Summer News - See U @ #gb11? (BTW that's Greenbelt for non texters)

There have been some comments online and intext that the 21st century love affair with social media engagement means that young people are growing up without a clue how to have interpersonal relationships...

(27 Jul 2011) » Read More Summer News - See U @ #gb11? (BTW that's Greenbelt for non texters)

Seven Principles for Social Media and the Church @AndrewGraystone #medialit11

What are the principles or values which should govern Christian use of New Media?

1. Singularity of Personality
2. Humanising digital relationships
3. Conscientization
4. Authority and Openness
5. Digital Justice
6. Mission and Service
7. Embodiment

(28 Jun 2011) » Read More Seven Principles for Social Media and the Church @AndrewGraystone #medialit11

Seven Principles of New Media in a Digital Age #2 #medialit11

Pete Phillips, Research Director for CODEC responds to the Seven Principles...

So, my alternatives:

1. Be authentic onlife and offline
2. Move from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 - from the infoWeb to the socialWeb
3. Always play social media in the key of Grace
4. Be authentic even more!
5. Justice offline = justice online
6. Get on with it!
7. Finally, be true to who you are! (i.e. be authentic!)

Pete

(28 Jun 2011) » Read More Seven Principles of New Media in a Digital Age #2 #medialit11