A CHRISTIAN FIELD GUIDE TO TECHNOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS
ETHAN J. BRUE
DEREK C. SCHUURMAN
STEVEN H. VANDERLEEST
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Questions for Reflection or Discussion
Whether you are a student or a seasoned professional, many Christians working in technical areas struggle with engaging their faith in the world of technology. Perhaps you never thought about how your faith might inform your work in technology. Perhaps you feel a disconnect between your daily professional life and your Christian spiritual walk. The development of technology through science and engineering has always been a cultural activity with religious implications, but its direction is set by the human heart. ...
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About A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and DesignersOur technology shapes the way we live, interact, work, play, and even worship. Technology and its power are both old and new—as is the wisdom we need to envision, design, build, and use it well. For Christians passionate about developing technology, it’s not always clear how their faith and work intersect. How can designing and using technology actually be a way of loving God and our neighbors? Veteran engineers and teachers Ethan Brue, Derek Schuurman, and Steve VanderLeest provide a field guide for fellow explorers working with technology. Using numerous case studies, historical examples, and personal stories, they explore issues such as: • biblical themes and passages that relate to technology • the ethics and norms involved in technology design • how engineering and technology tap into human dreams for a better world Along the way they acknowledge the challenges arising from technology but also point to the wonderful possibilities it offers us and its ability to contribute to the common good. For Christians studying and working in engineering, computer science, technical design, architecture, and related fields, this book is packed with wisdom and practical guidance. By sharing what they have learned, the authors encourage readers to ask harder questions, aspire to more noble purposes, and live a life consistent with their faith as they engage with technology. |
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