Our Contributing Fellow Rev Dr Daren Erisman will teach a three-week course on “AI for Pastors” where pastors and other ministry leaders will learn how to use AI tools in their ministry, gain insights into AI’s impact on their community, and discern among ethical and theological implications. Daren has 25 years of experience as a Lutheran pastor and is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Minot State University. More information about the January 2024 course can be found on the registration page.
Description
AI for Pastors: What does AI have to do with faith?
Rev. Dr. Daren Erisman will lead a three-week online course with three 90-minute live sessions on Friday January 5, 12, and 19, 2024.
The cost for the 3-week course is $50 for three weekly live sessions and includes online course resources and discussion on AI and Faith’s Mighty Networks platform.
The live sessions occur via Zoom January 5, 12, and 19th for 90 minutes starting at 11:30am EST / 8:30am PST.
Benefits
- Review historical perspectives on the development of AI and the newer generative AI tools like ChatGPT to better understand what AI is and is not.
- Gain hands-on experience with a few commonly used AI tools that pastors are using today. This includes sermon preparation and group discussion on best practices.
- Reflect upon relevant theological and ethical issues that should be considered in using AI within ministry.
- Better understand parishioners who work in the field of AI and those whose employment may likely be affected by the growth of AI in the marketplace.
- Access ministry resources and experts in the field of AI and faith.
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