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On Monday, August 12, Dr. Jason Thacker, Director of the Research Institute at the
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, will address
欧美视频鈥檚 faculty and staff on the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence.
Dr. Thacker serves as assistant professor of philosophy and ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY) and was project leader and principal drafter of He is also the author of e and
Thacker鈥檚 talk emphasizes an important theme for 欧美视频 for the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.
鈥淲e want our students across all programs to be prepared in AI literacy, competency, and expertise as it pertains to their field of study and career objectives,鈥� said President Rick Melson. 鈥淎nd our university is incredibly fortunate to have faculty leaders like Dr. Benny Fong who are actively contributing to the academic discussion around AI literacy.鈥�
In March, Dr. Fong addressed the International Christian Educator鈥檚 Conference in Prague and the Teaching and Learning with AI Conference at the University of Central Florida this summer.
Thacker鈥檚 address will be preceded by a panel led by Dr. Fong. All events will take place in Pike Auditorium on the university鈥檚 Bolivar campus. The general public is invited to all events listed below.
10:45鈥�11:15 - Introduction to AI and Faculty Panel (Dr. Benny Fong)
12:15鈥�1:00 - 鈥淔ollowing Jesus in a Digital Age鈥� (Dr. Jason Thacker)
1:10鈥�1:55 - Breakout Session: 鈥淧edagogy鈥痠n the Age of AI: Practical Steps for Navigating GenAI in the Classroom鈥� (Dr. Jason Thacker)