What are the ecclesiological challenges and opportunities raised by
technology? How have developments related to the COVID-19 global health
crisis impacted churches, forcing a swift move to mediated and online
worship? And how will this change the shape churches of theological and
programmatic choices for years to come?↵
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Drawing
together a diverse group of theologians and media scholars, this volume
considers the key theological question churches and religious leaders
need to engage with as they look towards long term strategies involving
church life and technology.
Heidi A. Campbell is Professor of Communication,
affiliate faculty in Religious Studies and a Presidential Impact Fellow
at Texas A&M University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate
course in digital media, religious studies, and communications. A
leading international expert on religious communities’ negotiation with
technology and the Internet, she is the author of 10 books, and over 100
journal articles and book chapters.
John Dyer is VP for Enrollment Services and Educational
Technologies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He teaches courses on
systematic theology, communications, technology, and digital culture. He
is the author of From the Garden to the City (2011).