AI and Theology

Dr. Daniel Hackman Speaks at a Conference in Iowa City

The conference on AI and Theology was held on October 17-20 at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. It was sponsored by six organizations, including the Geneva group, Navigators, the Christian Medical and Dental Association, ratiochristi, Good News Bible Church and two additional churches.

Dr. Daniel Hackmann, Dean of Christ School of Theology and Professor of Philosophical Theology presented four addresses on topics ranging from “AI, AGI and Imago Dei” to “AI and Caring.”

On Saturday night, October 19, Dr. Dennis Bielfeldt joined Dr. Hackmann and Dr. Jackson Samuel for a panel discussion on the topic of “AI and Ethics.”

All of the meetings had Q & A sessions after the talks, one of which lasted more than an hour and was attended by more than 40 students. Some of the addresses were recorded and distributed, as were notes for the various talks.

Altogether approximately 350 people attended the conference over four days. Attendees expressed high interest both in the subject matter and in degree programs at ILT.