Author Description

AI for Theological Education is an essential and timely guide for educators, administrators, and scholars navigating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on spiritually grounded learning environments. Supervised by renowned New Testament scholar and digital library pioneer Thomas E. Phillips, this volume introduces readers to the core concepts of AI-including how large language models function-and explores its profound implications for teaching, research, assessment, and institutional strategy in theological education. Through clear explanations, thoughtful ethical reflections, and practical case studies, the book equips theological educators to engage AI critically and creatively, preserving the integrity and depth of spiritual formation while embracing new technological possibilities. More than just a manual, this book is a visionary call to reimagine theological education in an age of intelligent machines. With chapters on classroom integration, prompt engineering, student assessment, and global accessibility, Phillips and the DTL Press chart a bold path forward-one rooted in discernment, justice, and spiritual wisdom. Ideal for seminary faculty, curriculum designers, and faith-based institutions seeking to understand and leverage AI for mission-driven pedagogy, AI for Theological Education offers both philosophical depth and practical tools. It is a must-read for anyone committed to forming whole persons through education shaped by faith, ethics, and imagination. This series, Theological Essentials, is a scholarly series, created by scholars who employ AI to produce introductory texts that are credible, affordable and accessible for a global audience.