This issue invites Bearings readers into a journey of scientific discovery—or, for those who have already been well along the trail, invites a consideration of other trajectories. “Prophets of the Digital Divine,” by theologian Sean O’Callaghan, gives a theological read of what fans of the Netflix series “Altered Carbon” and “Black Mirror” will recognize as the adaptation of the human body and expansion of human capabilities that fall under the banners of contemporary transhumanism and posthumanism. In a second feature, sociologists Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs, awardees of a Compass Grant from The BTS Center, the scientific-religious journey runs decidedly off the beaten path. In “Enhancing Ministry beyond the Congregation,” Wendy and Michael share results of a survey of 1000 undergraduates from an élite liberal arts college in New England on their engagement with campus chaplaincy. Add to that, commentary from Episcopal priest Andy Shamel on how people construct meaning today focus on the critical role of play and story in structuring and articulating the spiritual in everyday experience.

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