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The Korean Society of Christian Religious Education (한국기독교교육학회)
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Exploring the Potential Use of Metaverse Platforms as a Mission Field for the MZ Generation : with a Focus on Their Active Engagement

MZ 세대 선교지로서의 메타버스 플랫폼 활용 가능성 탐색 연구 : MZ 세대들의 활발한 접근 가능성을 중심으로

  • Received : 2023.11.26
  • Accepted : 2023.12.29
  • Published : 2023.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose of study: The focus of this study is to explore the potential of using the metaverse platform as a mission field for the MZ generation and to derive utilization strategies. Research content and method: The content and methodology of the research are as follows: examining the metaverse platforms most widely utilized by the MZ generation from a social and cultural perspective, reviewing the characteristics of the MZ generation, and exploring elements in the metaverse that can be utilized as a mission field (Chapters I and II). The study explores the possibilities of approaching the metaverse as a mission site, presenting spatial utilization strategies centered around the active engagement potential of the MZ generation (Chapters III, IV, and V). Conclusions and Suggestions: The conclusion and recommendations are as follows: The metaverse space is considered familiar and highly appealing to the MZ generation, revealing the potential for its effective use and expansion. Therefore, it is urgent not only to utilize the metaverse space as a Christian mission field but also to take responsibility for its use and expansion as a Christian cultural space.

연구 목적 : 본 연구는 MZ 세대 선교지로서의 메타버스 플랫폼 활용 가능성을 중심으로 탐색하고 활용 전략을 도출하는 것에 있다. 연구 내용 및 방법 : 사회·문화적으로 MZ 세대가 가장 많이 활용하고 있는 메타버스 플랫폼 검토, MZ 세대의 특성 및 메타버스의 연결성과 선교지로서 활용할 수 있는 요소를 검토한다(I장, II장). 선교 장소로서의 접근할 수 있는 가능성을 탐색하고 제시, MZ 세대들의 활발한 접근 가능성을 중심으로 접목할 수 있는 공간적 활용 전략을 도출하였다(III장, IV장, V장). 결론 및 제언 : 메타버스 공간은 MZ 세대에게 친숙한 공간으로 여겨져 있으며, 매우 매력적인 공간으로 활용할 수 있고 확장할 수 있는 가능성을 발견하였다. 따라서 메타버스 공간은 기독교 선교지로서 활용뿐만 아니라 기독교 문화 공간으로서의 활용 및 확장과 함께 책임을 가지고 감당하는 것이 시급하다.

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