Virtual Communion - Theology of the Internet and the Catholic Sacramental Imagination

This book provides a theological account of the internet from a Catholic perspective. Katherine G. Schmidt engages digital culture by providing a context for media and mediation within the Catholic tradition, specifically focusing on the ecclesiology and sacramentality of the church.

List of contents

Chapter One: Theological Concerns

Chapter Two: Ecclesial Perspectives on Media and Communications

Chapter Three: Incarnation, Virtuality, and the Church

Chapter Four: Virtuality and Sacramentality

Chapter Five: The Social Dynamics of Life Online

Chapter Six: The Suburbanization of American Catholic Life

Chapter Seven: Standards of Communion

About the author

Katherine G. Schmidt is assistant professor of theology and religious studies at Molloy College.

Summary

This book provides a theological account of the internet from a Catholic perspective. Katherine G. Schmidt engages digital culture by providing a context for media and mediation within the Catholic tradition, specifically focusing on the ecclesiology and sacramentality of the church.

Product details

• Authors: Katherine G. Schmidt
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781978701649
• ISBN: 978-1-978701-64-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, RELIGION / Theology, Theology, Christian theology, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic / General