Biola University
After witnessing a comment section spiral out of control, an aunt’s unsavory Facebook post, or a coworker’s controversial Twitter feed, the online sphere may feel beyond repair. Is it reasonable to think that hope and peace can be achieved in today's online communication climate—where incivility often runs unchecked?
Let us join together and pray that we may be overflowing with hope and peace (Rom. 15:13), asking God to use us to redeem the online sphere. At our conference—Digital Hope: Reclaiming the Online Public Sphere—communication, public relations, and social media experts will consider communication strategies and spiritual disciplines that can help us extend compassion and civility when emotions run high as we communicate online.
Conference Lineup
- Arianna Molloy
Before the Conversation Starts: Sabbath Rest and Online Communication - Chase Andre
From Civility to Love: What Does it Mean to Communicate like a Christian online? - Emily Sidnam
Does Social Media Make People Meaner? Understanding and navigating barriers to civility online 
Interview with Carolyn Kim
Dr. Kim is an award-winning scholar who is emerging as a trusted guide in today's digital world. She is the author of Social Media Campaigns (Sage Publications).
Panel discussion and Q&A with the audience.
