AI Theology Symposium

About This Event

How does artificial intelligence intersect with faith, ethics, and human spirituality?

The AI & Theology Symposium brings together leading scholars, theologians, ethicists, and AI researchers to explore the profound implications of artificial intelligence for religious thought, spiritual practice, and human flourishing.

This interdisciplinary gathering will examine key questions at the frontier of AI and theology, such as:

• AI & The Soul – What are the implications for our understanding of the soul?

• Faith-Based AI Ethics – What moral responsibilities do AI developers and consumers have from a religious and ethical standpoint?

• AI & Religious Thought – How might AI transform scriptural interpretation, theological reasoning, and interfaith dialogue?

• Spiritual Companionship & AI – Can AI play a role in religious rituals, pastoral care, or spiritual well-being?

• Human Dignity & AI – What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines, and how do religious traditions frame human uniqueness?

• Algorithmic Bias & Religious Freedom – How can we ensure AI systems respect and fairly represent diverse faith perspectives?

• AI in Worship & Liturgy – What role might AI play in digital spirituality, faith-based community-building, and religious leadership?

This symposium will foster meaningful dialogue between technology and faith traditions and offer an opportunity to reflect deeply on the intersection of faith, technology, and the future of humanity.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be 300–500 words and articulate how the topic contributes to theological, ethical, philosophical, or historical discussions on AI, as well as its implications for faith, spirituality, and human identity. Submit as a PDF or Word document to michael@neurospirituality.io. Deadline: July 1, 2025. Selected abstracts will be notified by July 31, 2025 and invited for oral presentations.

The AI Theology Coalition is an initiative within the Neurospirituality Lab dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, theology, ethics, and human spirituality.  The program is led by Dr. Michael Ferguson, PhD, Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School and director of the Neurospirituality Lab at the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics, and Rev. Dr. Marian Edmonds-Allen, Media Director and Teaching and Research Associate at the Neurospirituality Lab.