The Theology of Artificial Intelligence lecture

Key stage

Post-16

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Special events

Format

Video , PDF (284kb)

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Photograph of Andrew Davison, the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford, a white man wearing glasses and a suit
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Overview

Watch Professor Andrew Davison, Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford, share a theological, Christian response to the growth and use of AI. He examines it in relation to ethics, philosophy and Christian belief, as well as considering the place that AI ought to have in our lives. This talk was recorded specially for Westminster Abbey.  

Download the accompanying teachers’ notes document, including a full transcript, information about the speaker and the event, plus a list of follow-up questions to spark further discussion. 

Extend this activity by watching this question-and-answer session featuring Professor Andrew Davison.  

This lecture was recorded ahead of the A-level Religious Education online event on 5th March 2025. Please note all opinions are of the individual speaking and do not represent the views of Westminster Abbey.  

Curriculum links

Themes covered in this lesson are aligned to:

OCR

  • Religion and Ethics
  • Developments in Religious Thought

AQA 

  • Christianity and Science – Developments in Christian Thought

Edexcel

  • Application of ethical theories to issues of importance 
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