If you’re registered to attend the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society in Denver, Nov. 17-19, 2026, please visit our sessions during the conference:
Panel: Elements of Bearing the Imago Dei in the AI Age
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. MT
Paper presentations by:
N. Gray Sutanto, RTS Washington
Kelly Kapic, Covenant College
Christopher Watkin, Monash University
Autumn Ridenour, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Lunchtime Lecture by Christopher Watkin
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. MT
Dr. Watkin will reflect on how the Christian vision of humanity offers a richer alternative to both autonomous mastery and misplaced dependence in an AI age. As creatures who are made in the image of God, humans possess a dignity we receive rather than manufacture or earn. What does this vision mean for our use of AI, our relationships, our work and worship, and for the challenge of remaining fully human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent machines?
Lunch will be provided. Registration for this lunchtime lecture is required by Nov. 6.