The Oxford Handbook of Digital Theology

The Oxford Handbook of Digital Theology is the first comprehensive overview of theological reflections on digital technology. It is situated in the history of Christian theology which explores the intertwined nature of technology and human experience. The Oxford Handbook of Digital Theology is the first comprehensive overview of theological reflection on digital technology and culture. Grounded in the history of Christian theology, it attends to the longstanding relationship between technology and human experience. Digital theology addresses the distinctive sociopolitical, cultural, and theological implications of the digital. In recent years the academic field has grown considerably, driven by the rising use of digital technology by Christians and churches, the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the emergence of generative artificial intelligence. To address this rapidly changing reality, the Handbook presents theological engagements with the ever-expanding applications of digital technology across all spheres of life. The Handbook is divided into four parts, written by an interdisciplinary group of scholars from diverse cultures and ecclesial traditions. Part One examines the use of digital technology in theological research and considers digital culture's influence on theological thought. Part Two presents the dialogue between digital culture and traditional theological topics. Part Three reviews research on the impact of digital technology on the life of the church and Christian ministry. Part Four offers theological reflections on the wider sociopolitical impact of digital technology. The Handbook is the definitive reference for theological reflection on digital technology