‘Hex Hexa:’ Are we putting too much faith in technology? - The Student Life

Technology is reshaping nearly every dimension of human life. “Technologies like AI are shaping ideas about work, education, relationships, and what it means to be human,” said Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University. Whether or not Christians engage conversations around these emerging technologies is a decision Schuurman says has significant stakes.  He says a technological agenda that’s driven by a faith in technology will lead to consequences, while a pessimistic suspicion of technology will lead to missed redemptive opportunities. “The stakes are high, and these conversations will proceed, with or without Christian voices,” said Schuurman. Schuurman and his colleagues at Calvin University believe the conversations must continue with Christian voices and they see immense value in them being led by voices from within the Reformed tradition – a tradition that’s been committed to engaging the intersection of faith and technology for centuries. “Our tradition calls us to both courage and curiosity about technology and human culture.

Student uses ChatGPT in Ignatius Chapel on Loyola’s campus, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. AI is being researched to better understand faith. Sept. 22, 2026 The Loyola Institute of Ministry received $75,000 from a grant proposal by the Lilly Endowment Inc. called Faith in the Age of AI, which aims to assist Loyola Institute of Ministry in implementing spaces for Loyola students to practice Christianity away from artificial intelligence.

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