On this episode of Anchored, Jeremy is joined by Bill and Alexis Haughey, the founders of the Catholic Institute of Technology, an American, Catholic technical university opening in Italy this fall. The three discuss the university’s inception, courses, purpose, and future goals. They also unpack the importance of training up religious students to participate in the work the Vatican is already doing in confronting a technology-driven future.

Confronting the Future of Technology with Biblical Truth | Bill and Alexis Haughey

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Confronting the Future of Technology with Biblical Truth | Bill and Alexis Haughey

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