AI and the Imago Dei
“What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet.” Psalm 8:4–6, NIV
The Faculty and Staff Institute brings the Andrews University community together for a time of professional learning and growth. This year’s theme, AI and the Imago Dei, explores how we can leverage emerging technology in our work and teaching while valuing those distinctive aspects of our humanity that reflect the image of God. Our theme text, Psalm 8:4–6, reminds us of the exalted state with which God has honored humanity while also calling us to be stewards of that which has been entrusted to our care. Through the keynote and breakout sessions, we look forward to learning not just how to do our work better but how to better care for the work of God’s hands—including our students!
This year, the keynote and breakout sessions are concentrated to a single day, Wednesday, August 12, with options for all employees, culminating in the President’s State of the University address followed by an Ice Cream Social. Plan to join us for the full day. The following morning, Thursday, August 13, there will be select workshops that are especially relevant to faculty and teaching staff as well as those in leadership positions.
Please visit our schedule page to RSVP, learn more about the featured plenary sessions and choose from a variety of workshop sessions.