Theology of Technology

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Throughout the twentieth century, theologians grappled with the impact of the development of mass technologies on human life. This theological concern is intensifying with Pope Francis and Pope Leo’s concerns with AI and the environmental effects of technological society. This course will explore Catholic theology’s engagement with mass society. It will start by exploring secular influences on the theology of technology, like Max Weber and Martin Heidegger. It will then explore theological reflections on technology, such as those of Romano Guardini and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, before turning to other Catholic reflections on technology in areas such as the media, global development, and AI.