AI and Christian Life
Do you have questions about AI? Join us over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.
Cost: This is offered at no cost as part of the KCML leadership formation programme.
Event Information
Do you have questions about AI? Join us over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.
- May 6: Dr. Stephen Garner—AI and the spiritual life
What are the implications of AI for personal and communal spiritual life and discipleship? - May 13: Dr. Stephen Garner—What’s next? Robot preachers and worship leaders?
Is there a place for AI in the worshipping life of the church? - May 20: Dr. Andrew Shepherd—Salvific Myths and Dystopian Realities: A Critical Theological Reflection on the Technologies of AI
- June 3: Matt Ensor—Appreciative Insights on the Use of AI: Possibilities and Challenges
Insights along with a no-jargon opportunity for questions.
Outcomes
- Reflect theologically about artificial intelligence and technology
- Consider the place of AI in Christian life
Four consecutive Wednesdays May 6, 13, 20, June 3 at 7pm.
Webinar links will be sent out 2 days before event begins.
KCML Facilitator
Rev Dr Andrew Nicol - Lecturer/Ministry Formation Coordinator
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- 06 May 2026AI and the Christian Life – Dr Stephen Garner (AI and the spiritual life)
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- 13 May 2026AI and the Christian Life – Dr. Stephen Garner (What’s next? Robot preachers and worship leaders?)
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- 20 May 2026AI and the Christian Life – Dr. Andrew Shepherd (Salvific Myths and Dystopian Realities: A Critical Theological Reflection on the Technologies of AI)
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- 03 June 2026AI and the Christian Life – Matt Ensor (Appreciative Insights on the Use of AI-Possibilities and Challenges)
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