Academic Seminar – 30th October // Dr. Oliver Dürr – “Returning to the Heart of the Matter. Reconceiving a Theological Anthropology of the Heart for the Digital Age”
Seminars run from 2-3pm, On most Fridays during the weeks of the University of Oxford’s full term
You are warmly invited to join us beforehand for community worship at 12.30pm and lunch in the Manor house (1-2pm).
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About the speaker:
Dr. Oliver Dürr is the Director of the Center for Faith & Society at Fribourg University in Switzerland as well as a Postdoc Researcher at the University of Zurich Research Priority Program “Digital Religion(s).” He is a theologian and historian (graduated both with highonorsonors), book author, film director and podcaster. His academic research focuses on the theology of technology, the future of anthropology and the ways of life that lead to a flourishing life – biologically, socially and spiritually. He heads the research network focused critically on “Contesting Computer Anthropologies” and constructively on developing the contours of an “Inclusive Humanism.” Among his publications is an interdisciplinary work program for the humanities engaging AI technologies. Next to his academic work, he engages in science communication efforts, most notably the documentary film and awareness campaign “The End of Humanity”
Registration is not required to attend the seminar, but is needed if you want to book in for the free lunch.
