God, Ethics and Social Media 

This conversation brings together Christian theologians’ and media theorists’ views on the benefits and perils of new technology. How do ‘mediated’ practices shape us and the experience of church? What happens to social and political conversations given the blend of corporate and civic in social media spaces? What counter-practices does the Christian tradition offer in our age of “techno-creep,” “surveillance capitalism,” “data religion,” and generative AI?

About the Instructor: Dr. Faber earned a BA in English and French Literature (University of Guelph); an MA in English and Creative Writing (University of New Brunswick); a BTh (McGill University); an MDiv (United Theological College); and a PhD in Theology and Ethics (McGill). She is an Adjunct of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University, and an Associate Editor of the Dalhousie Review. Her research interests include forms of theological writing; poetics; literature, film, and theology; violence and theological ethics. Among others, she teaches courses on mystical theology, sexual ethics, theological ethics and the climate crisis, the doctrine of sin, theological foundations, and research methods in Theology and Religious Studies.

Dates: September 9 - December 9, 2026

Days & Times: Mondays, 10:00am-12:30pm

Requirements: Readings and discussions. No written work, projects, or presentations.

Books to purchase: Reading list will be provided by the instructor. 

Fee: $275.00

Format: Hybrid 

Location: King's Room (lower level, AST Library)

Please note: This Continuing Education program is non-credit, meaning it cannot be counted toward a degree or diploma, and will not be transcripted. Continuing Education registrations are refundable until 7 days before a program commences. After that time, fees are non-refundable.

Questions? Please contact: Lydia Hood, Continuing Education Coordinator, at lydia.hood@astheology.ns.ca

Or the instructor, Dr. Alyda Faber at alyda.faber@astheology.ns.ca