Robot Theology

“At last, a much-needed book on a neglected topic. Robotics is playing an increasingly important role in our society, and yet little has been written from an overtly Christian perspective. Robot Theology corrects that oversight in a timely and highly engaging manner.”

—Brent Waters, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

“There is no shortage of books about robots and ethics, but until now, there has been a serious lack of books about robots and theology. This is not just a timely and brilliantly written book, it’s one that brings together ancient wisdom and contemporary theology with some of the most important questions we face. As technology changes at a rapid pace, Smith offers careful and faithful insight for the road before us.”

—David O’Hara, Augustana University

“Smith makes a compelling case to take seriously the promises and perils of a robotic future—and present—through a wide-ranging and well-researched survey of philosophical, biblical, and critical perspectives. He highlights legal, ethical, and religious issues that speak to the heart of our humanness and questions about what it is to be human and, indeed, humane.”

—Scott Midson, University of Manchester

“In Robot Theology, Joshua Smith makes a compelling and convincing case for Christians of all stripes and denominations to take artificial intelligence and robots seriously as part of God’s creation, and for the seemingly secular fields of AI, robots, and technology ethics to understand and appreciate how these religious traditions have framed many of the foundational ideas and fundamental values by which we make sense of and take responsibility for these remarkable human innovations.”

—David J. Gunkel, Northern Illinois University