Science Fiction and Christian Theology

Victoria Lorrimar (University of Notre Dame, Australia)

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Cambridge University Press
29 May 2025

Classic science fiction; Religion & science; Christianity; Christian theology; Virtual reality

Series: Elements of Christianity and Science

Theologians often struggle to engage with scientific and technological proposals meaningfully in our contemporary context. This Element provides an introduction to the use of science fiction as a conversation partner for theological reflection, arguing that it shifts the science – religion dialogue away from propositional discourse in a more fruitful and imaginative direction. Science fiction is presented as a mediator between theological and scientific disciplines and worldviews in the context of recent methodological debates. Several sections provide examples of theological engagement in relation to the themes of embodiment, human uniqueness, disability and economic inequalities, exploring relevant technologies such as mind-uploading, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality in dialogue with select works of science fiction. A final section considers the pragmatic challenge of progress in the real world towards the more utopian futures presented in science fiction.

By: Victoria Lorrimar (University of Notre Dame Australia)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 135g
ISBN: 9781009428910
ISBN 10: 1009428918
Series: Elements of Christianity and Science
Pages: 82
Publication Date: 29 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction: the genre of science fiction; 2. Science fiction as mediator; 3. Embodiment; 4. Human uniqueness; 5. Disability, economic inequality, and access; 6. Conclusion 'staying with the trouble' and Christian Hope; References.