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Navigating Artificial Intelligence & Theological Education

Theological schools are utilizing AI to enhance learning and streamline processes, and provide more accessible, personalized, and culturally responsive education.

To support these efforts, the Association of Theological Schools, the In Trust Center, and Atla are exploring AI's potential and offering resources, tools, and event sessions for their member institutions.

In continuance of our November 7, 2024, gathering on AI and Theological Education, we invited you to participate in a survey for a research project led by the Futuring Hub at Acadia Divinity College, “Scanning the Horizon: AI and Theological Education.”

Click here to view Information Letter

Click here for “Overview Analysis Report” from Nov. 7, 2024, gathering

Click here to take survey

RECORDED EVENTS

In March 2025, the Association of Theological Schools, the In Trust Center, and Atla convened leaders and experts to explore how AI is shaping theological education. The discussion highlighted upcoming micro-credential opportunities, best practices, and pressing questions regarding the integration of AI into theological education. Watch the recordings below.

Video from Wednesday, March 19, 2025: View here.

Video from Thursday, March 20, 2025: View here.

Additional information about credential opportunities can be found here.

In November 2024, the Association of Theological Schools, the In Trust Center, and Atla brought together leaders and thinkers in the field to discuss AI over a half-day conference online. Videos are below.

November 24, 2024: Framing

November 24, 2024: UX Fishbowl

November 24, 2024: Qhamora Kimbrough

November 24, 2024: Matt Upson

November 24, 2024: John Campbell

November 24, 2024: Imagining Possible Futures

November 24, 2024: AI Ethics

ONLINE COMMUNITIES

An online community is being designed to foster ongoing peer-to-peer conversations about topics, resources, news, and events related to AI and theological education. This community is hosted on Slack, a versatile collaboration platform that works seamlessly across devices, enabling chat, resource sharing, and much more.

In this online space, participants share insights from events, including analyses of the chat and responses to questions that could not be addressed during the live session.

To join the community, email Michael Hemenway at hemenway@ats.edu or click here: AI & TE slack community

FUTURING SURVEY

Building on the fantastic futuring activities, Joel Murphy and the Futuring Hub will distribute a survey to gather more data on what trends are currently shaping and could further change theological education in the future. Stay tuned for information from the Futuring Hub with instructions on how to participate in this survey.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Helpfully Engaging AI in the Field

CONTACT

Michael Hemenway, Director of Design and Data Science
The Association of Theological Schools
hemenway@ats.edu

More information can be found at: atla.com

AI Office Hours: Chris Rosser and Michael Hanegan are offering a weekly drop-in hour every Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

This is an open and informal space for anyone to drop in and ask questions, share new ideas or practices, and to share in the ongoing exploration of the intersection of AI and theological education.

For AI office hours, contact Micahel Hemenway: hemenway@ats.edu

Upcoming Events

The In Trust Center hosts learning community spaces throughout the year. Check out our upcoming events below.

ATS Research on Executive Leadership Webinar

UPCOMING: March 24, 1PM (ET)

This ATS Research Webinar on Executive Leadership will focus on trends and contributing factors that have led to the unprecedented turnover of executive leaders in recent years.

Redeeming Conflict One Tough Conversation at a Time

UPCOMING: April 3, 1PM (ET)

Dr. Ann Garrido, Assoc. Professor, Homiletics, Aquinas Institute of Theology, will discuss how we choose to manage conflicts.

Who's Next? Succession Planning for Boards

ON DEMAND

Planning for board officer vacancies should start well in advance with an intentional, smooth, and carefully designed transition plan.

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In Trust Center provides Resource Consulting to our members at no charge. Contact us today and let us guide you to the most helpful resources for your situation.