An Open Enrolment Course
Tuesday evenings, January 27 to February 10, 7:00–8:30 PM, plus Monday, February 16
(Course meets January 27, February 3, February 10, and Monday, February 16 – 4 sessions in total)
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform the way we live, work, and think—but what does it mean for Christian faith? This course explores the intersection of theology, technology, and church life and asks big questions about human identity, morality, and the future in an age of intelligent machines.
We’ll hear from four invited experts who will offer engaging analysis of current AI developments from their perspective in the church. The course will consider topics such as:
- What does it mean to be human in a world of algorithms?
- How does AI challenge or affirm Christian understandings of creation, free will, and ethics?
- Can machines embody wisdom—or even spirituality?
- How can AI support Christian ministry and spiritual development?
No technical background is required. This is a course for anyone curious about how faith speaks into one of the most pressing issues of our time. Together, we’ll discover how Christian theology offers insight and hope in a rapidly changing technological landscape—and how churches are called to respond.
Instructor:
The Rev. Dr. Tracy Trothen is a United Church minister and a Professor of Ethics in the School of Religion at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. She is the author of numerous articles and 11 books, including her latest book, Understanding Religion and Artificial Intelligence: Meaning-Making in the Digital Age.
The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely is the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. He is also a member of The Episcopal Church’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property. Prior to ordination he studied physics and astronomy at the graduate level and is a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists.
The Rev. Tay Moss is an Anglican priest who currently serves as the Innovative Ministry Centre Coordinator at TUCC, an organization serving United Churches in southern Ontario. He is one of the creators of the Episcobot.
Dr. Erin Green is the founder of the Joyful Bot, an organization that teaches non-profit organizations to use Artificial Intelligence in a responsible and ethical fashion. She has a Ph.D. from the Toronto School of Theology in theology and Artificial Intelligence.
FEES
Regular: $90/person, $200/group
Friends of the College: $75/person, $170/group
There will be a $25 late fee for anyone who registers after January 23, 2026.
If any groups are unable to gather physically together in the same room, one group member may pay the group rate and distribute the link to the other group members, rather than paying for each connection.