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Religious broadcasting

Religious broadcasting is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Religious broadcasting rather than just read about it. In short: Religious broadcasting, sometimes referred to as faith-based broadcasts, is the dissemination of television and/or radio content that intentionally has religious ideas, religious experience, or religious practice as its core focus. In some countries, religious broadcasting developed primarily within the context of public service provision (as in the UK), whilst in others, it has been driven more by religious organis…

Key takeaways

Religious broadcasting belongs to science; place it in that map before memorising details.
Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
Connect Religious broadcasting to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
Reproduce the core statement of Religious broadcasting from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

Religious broadcasting, sometimes referred to as faith-based broadcasts, is the dissemination of television and/or radio content that intentionally has religious ideas, religious experience, or religious practice as its core focus. In some countries, religious broadcasting developed primarily within the context of public service provision (as in the UK), whilst in others, it has been driven more by religious organisations themselves (as in the United States). Across Europe and in the US and Canada, religious broadcasting began in the earliest days of radio, usually with the transmission of religious worship, preaching or "talks". Over time, formats evolved to include a broad range of styles and approaches, including radio and television drama, documentary, and chat show formats, as well as more traditional devotional content. Today, many religious organizations record sermons and lectures, and have moved into distributing content on their own web-based IP channels. Religious broadcasting can be funded commercially or through some sort of public broadcasting-style arrangement (religious broadcasters are often recognized as non-profit organizations). Donations from listeners and viewers, often tax-deductible, are solicited by some broadcasters. In the US, 42 percent of non-commercial radio stations currently have a religious format where on the other hand about 80 percent of the 2,400 Christian radio stations and 100 full-power Christian TV stations throughout the entire United States are considered non-profit. In some countries, particularly those with an established state religion, broadcasting related to one particular religion only is allowed, or in some cases required. For example, a function of the state-owned Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation is by law "to broadcast such programmes as may promote Islamic ideology, national unity and principles of democracy, freedom equality, tolerance and social justice as enunciated by Islam..." (s. 10(1)(b)). Broadcasting in both radio and TV has taken on a new look with the development of the internet and mobile devices. Internet radio stations and internet TV stations have been on the rise over the last few years. The main reason for the increase is that the cost to set up and operate is significantly less than traditional radio and TV stations. This is huge for religious organisations as it allows them to put their religious content to a world wide audience at a fraction of the cost.

Radio (The distinction between radio and television broadcasters is not rigid; broadcasters in both areas may appear in the Radio or Television section in this article.)

Australia Religious radio stations include

3ABN Australia Radio Melbourne Jewish Radio Australia National Hindu Radio (ANHR)

Brazil Rede Católica de Rádio (Catholic radio network) Rádio Canção Nova Rádio Aparecida Rádio Imaculada Conceição Rádio Evangelizar Rádio Novo Tempo (Seventh-day Adventist Church) Rede Aleluia (Universal Church of the Kingdom of God) Rádio Deus é Amor (God is Love Pentecostal Church) Rede Gospel FM (Reborn in Christ Church) Rede Nossa Rádio]] (International Grace of God Church) Rede Feliz FM (Peace and Life Christian Community) Rede Sara Brasil FM (Heal Our Earth Evangelical Community)

Canada Canadian Islamic Broadcasting Network (CIBN) - Islamic Talk Radio

India World Hindu Radio;World latest Hindu Community Radio Station based in Ayodhya, India Asian Hindu Radio; based on Ayodhya and Suva Marithus Hindu Voice Fiji Hindu Radio Angel Radio Jai Ram Community Radio Hindustan World Radio Malabar Muslim Radio Asian Muslim World Lord Radio Jwiees Radio International Vice of Hindu (VOH) Vice of Jain (VOJ) Vice of Sikh (VOS) Vice of Parasi (VOP) Vice of Christian (VOC) VOH Hindi VOH Tamil VOH Bangla

Italy Radio Maria; International Catholic radio broadcasting, founded by Erba, has branches in 55 countries around the world. Vatican Radio is its sister media.

Netherlands

Buddhist Broadcasting Foundation Humanistische Omroep: A small broadcaster dedicated to secular Humanism. IKON (Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland): A small broadcaster representing a diverse set of nine mainstream Christian churches. Joodse Omroep The new name of NIKmedia (Nederlands-Israëlitisch Kerkgenootschap): Dutch-Jewish broadcaster. NIO (Nederlandse Islamitische Omroep): Small Islamic broadcaster. NMO (Nederlandse Moslim Omroep): Small Islamic broadcaster, slightly more progressive than the NIO. OHM (Organisatie Hindoe Media): Small Hindu broadcaster. RKK (Rooms-Katholiek Kerkgenootschap): Small Roman Catholic broadcaster, actual programming produced by the KRO. Roman Catholic events and services on television are broadcast by the RKK. ZvK (Zendtijd voor Kerken): Small broadcaster that broadcasts church services from some smaller Protestant churches.

New Zealand Rhema Media encompasses three radio networks; Rhema, Life FM and Star.

Philippines Bible Radio DZBR (Cathedral of Praise) Catholic Media Network (Catholicism) Cebu Catholic Television Network End-Time Mission Broadcasting Service FEBC Philippines (Christianity) Hope Channel (TV), Hope Radio and Adventist World Radio (Seventh-day Adventist Church) INC Radio 954 (Iglesia ni Cristo) Sonshine Media Network International (Kingdom of Jesus Christ) ZOE Broadcasting Network (Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide)

Poland Radio Maryja – A Christian-national Polish educational, guide and religious radio station based in Toruń, belonging to the Lux Veritatis Foundation registered in Warsaw.

Portugal Rádio Renascença - Owned by the Portuguese Catholic Church Rádio Maria – Catholic radio Rádio Canção Nova – Catholic radio

South Korea GCN Global Christian Network (broadcaster) CTS (Christian Television System) CBS (Christian Broadcasting System) FEBC Korea (Far East Broadcasting Company) PBC (Pyeonghwa/Peace Broadcasting Corporation); catholic BBS (Buddhist Broadcasting System) WBS (원음방송 – Original Sound Broadcasting)

Spain Cadena COPE - Owned by Spanish Catholic Church Radio María – Catholic radio

Trinidad and Tobago Radio Jaagriti 102.7 FM (Hindu); owned by the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha

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Illustrations

Logo of Trinity Broadcasting Network, an international Christian-based broadcast television network based in Tustin, California. It is widely regarded as one of the world's largest religious television network.

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Religious broadcasting

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Religious broadcasting claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Religious broadcasting before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Religious broadcasting ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Religious broadcasting

In research: Religious broadcasting appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Religious broadcasting in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Religious broadcasting is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Religious broadcasting, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Religious broadcasting outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Religious broadcasting in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
Close the page and write down what Religious broadcasting means in your own words.
Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
Work through the three examples above with pen and paper.
Explain Religious broadcasting out loud to somebody else — or to Teacher Smith in the lgStudy chat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Religious broadcasting in simple terms?

Why does Religious broadcasting matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Religious broadcasting?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Religious broadcasting.