Christian Wisdom for the Age of AI: Insights for Education, Health Care, Vocation, Culture, and the Church

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of human life, from education and health care to the workplace and ministry. How should Christians respond?

Christian Wisdom for the Age of AI gathers twelve leading Christian scholars and practitioners across computer science, theology, medicine, literature, and more to examine what AI means for human identity and flourishing. Edited by computer science professor Derek C. Schuurman, this volume brings together technical expertise and theological conviction to ask what it means to be human in an age of increasingly capable machines.

Grounded in the belief that human beings uniquely bear the image of God, contributors engage pressing questions at the intersection of faith and technology. Together they reveal how the historic Christian faith offers vital wisdom for engaging with AI and a wealth of resources for wrestling with current issues in light of ultimate reality.

What you'll find in this book:

• Expert contributions from fields including medicine, philosophy, computer science, literature, education, military ethics, and ministry
• A theological basis grounding AI discussions within the doctrine of the image of God and what it means to be human
• Real-world application combining theological depth with practical advice for navigating AI in daily life, professional settings, and church communities
• Discussion of not only the technical but also the theological, pedagogical, and cultural issues involved with the advancement of AI technology

This book is for Christians, especially those in ministry or the academy, seeking to understand AI's impact on human dignity and vocation. Whether you're navigating AI in your profession or considering its broader cultural implications, Christian Wisdom for the Age of AI offers a unique blend of expert insights and theological grounding to equip you to think carefully and faithfully about the technology reshaping our world.

About the Contributors

Contributors to this volume include Andy Crouch, Jason Thacker, Matthew Dickerson, Christine Boshuijzen-van Burken, David I. Smith, Christina Bieber Lake, Jeremy Peckham, Derek C. Schuurman, Jacob Shatzer, John Wyatt, Felicia Wu Song, and Douglas Webster.