BOLIVAR (SBU) – On Monday, Aug. 12, Dr. Jason Thacker, Director of the Analysis Institute on the Ethics and Spiritual Liberty Fee of the Southern Baptist Conference, will tackle SBU’s college and employees on the challenges and alternatives of Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Thacker serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY) and was venture chief and principal drafter of Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles. He’s additionally the writer of Following Jesus in the Digital Age and The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity.
Thacker’s speak emphasizes an essential theme for SBU for the 2024–2025 educational 12 months.
“We would like our college students throughout all packages to be ready in AI literacy, competency, and experience because it pertains to their subject of examine and profession goals,” stated President Rick Melson. “And our college is extremely lucky to have college leaders like Dr. Benny Fong who’re actively contributing to the educational dialogue round AI literacy.”
In March, Dr. Fong addressed the Worldwide Christian Educator’s Convention in Prague and the Instructing and Studying with AI Convention on the College of Central Florida this summer season.
Thacker’s tackle might be preceded by a panel led by Dr. Fong. All occasions will happen in Pike Auditorium on the college’s Bolivar campus. Most of the people is invited to all occasions listed beneath.
10:45–11:15 – Introduction to AI and College Panel (Dr. Benny Fong)
12:15–1:00 – “Following Jesus in a Digital Age” (Dr. Jason Thacker)
1:10–1:55 – Breakout Session: “Pedagogy within the Age of AI: Sensible Steps for Navigating GenAI within the Classroom” (Dr. Jason Thacker)