This study is concerned with the presence of religion and religious characters in contemporary popular culture, specifically which groups receive media attention and in what ways they are portrayed. After a careful review of studies in media, religion, and culture, American television is analyzed with a focus on the Fox medical drama House. Using both quantitative and qualitative data found in ...

The study aims to explore the diversity of pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Soppeng Regency, Indonesia. regency is known as a place for multicultural education based on local culture which expected strengthen religious moderation. This research qualitative with phenomenological approach. object selected purposively; four institutions Yasrib (Nahdhatul Ulama), Muhammadiyah Lajoa, Al-Irsya...

though muslims have been living in nepal from the 15th century, they have started practicingtheir religious activities freely only after enactment of new civil code in 1963. this paper aims to explore the potentials and problems on the existing mosques, perception of the religious structures by muslim community and analysing of existing legal and institutional framework before drawing a conclus...

In the culture of Thailand, the Yak serve as a mediated icon representing strength, power, and mystical protection not only for the Buddha, but for population of worshipers. Originating from the forests of China, the Yak continues to stand guard at the gates of Buddhist temples. The Yak represents Thai culture in the hearts of Thai people. This paper presents a qualitative study regarding the c...