What is CODEC?

CODEC is a research initiative based at St John's College in Durham - a new institution in a hundred year old College exploring the interfaces between the Bible, the digital environment and contemporary culture. CODEC is set within the World Heritage Site of Durham's medieval Cathedral and Castle, an integral part of St John's College, Durham University. We have close links to the Department of Theology and Religion at the University.

View from the Pew

...is CODEC's pilot survey on the reception of preaching in the contemporary church and was commissioned by the College of Preachers.

The report is now available from CODEC for £5.00. For your copy please send a cheque made payable to "St John's College" to Theresa Phillips, CODEC, St John's College, 3 South Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RJ

CODEC's Aims

CODEC aims to

explore the interrelationship between Christianity and the media, spirituality and the internet
understand the development in human relationships and self-perception within a digital media world
research and develop teaching tools appropriate for a digital media world
assess and resource the Christian community's appreciation of the digital environment
increase the Church's ability to communicate effectively in the digital environment

Who are CODEC?

CODEC has a number of staff overseeing the three 'Centres', or streams, some admin support and research assistance, as well as some research associates working more generally across the Centres: