Digital theology : a computer science perspective

• Main Authors: Sutinen, Erkki, (Author), Cooper, Anthony-Paul, (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2021.
• Series: Emerald points.
• Subjects: Technology > Religious aspects > Christianity.; Religion and sociology.; Social Science, Technology Studies.; TV & society.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781839825361
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (160 pages).
• Item Description: Includes index.

Digital Theology is a rapidly emerging field of academic research and gaining traction with scholars of Computer Science, Theology, Sociology of Religion and the wider Humanities. This book explores Digital Theology from a Computer Science perspective, providing a comprehensive definition of the subject and setting the agenda for future work in the field for both academics and practitioners. A range of Digital Theology case studies highlight the challenges, and successes, and the lessons learned which can be applied to future situations. The book also includes a timely analysis of the role that digital technology has played in the response of the global church to specific world events; clarifying a number of turning points which have driven dramatic and rapid change in church operating models.