Theological Lunch 2026

 

As a Christian, are you seeking theological answers to questions about AI? Would you like to join informal theological discussions over the lunch hour on “hot button” issues related to AI?

EAST is organising a series of Theological Lunch discussions this semester looking at the various biblical, educational, ethical, and theological issues as it relates to AI or artificial intelligence. Topics to be covered include:

• AI and What It Means To Be Human
• AI and Relationships
• AI and Education
• AI and How We Know Things
• AI, God, and Us
• AI and Eschatology (End Times)

Free sign-up (for logistics) and bring your own lunch. Hurry, seating capacity limited!

JAN	TOPICS
15	Introduction to AI
22	What does it mean to be human?
29	Should we be using AI or not?
FEB
5	Is AI our salvation? AI and our holistic well-being
12	Drones, Robots, and Cyber-stealth: AI and the future of warfare
26	Self-determinative AI: What is agentic AI? Why does it matter?
MAR
5	Chatbots and virtual companions: AI and the future of interpersonal relationships
19	Why should I learn to do that? AI and the future of education
26	Will a robot be taking my job? AI, Work, and the Future of (Un)Employment
APR
2	The Word became flesh: AI and the new Gnosticism
9	The Word and Spirit of God: AI and our source of authority and hope
16	AI and the coming apocalypse: Is this the end of all things?
23	AI and the Christian Life: How to use AI wisely and for God’s glory?

EAST resident faculty from the theology department will be facilitating the discussion. Let’s feed our soul even as we have our lunch together! This series of onsite events are:

at East Asia School of Theology, 118 Joo Chiat Road, #03-02, S(427407)
on Thursdays, 12.15 pm to 1.15 pm (bring your own lunch)
from 15 Jan to 23 Apr 2026 (no sessions on 19 Feb and 12 Mar)

After you have signed-up, come to EAST and remember to bring your own packet lunch. Look forward to seeing you soon!

For enquiries, email the EAST Registrar: registrar [at] east.edu.sg.