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AI and Religion

A lesson exploring the consequences of AI for religious beliefs and practices, using GenAI as a learning tool.

In this lesson, learners will:

  • Identify some of the impacts AI might have on religious belief and practice
  • Explain how the values of Christianity might contribute to society’s use of AI
  • Consider the responses of world religions to AI and the relevance of these to their own beliefs and values.

Developed by Ewen Glen.

AI and Religion – lesson plan
AI and Religion – slides
Articles for Lesson 1 Task 1
Curriculum Level:
Early (Pre 5 & P1)First (P2-P4)Second (P5-P7)Third (S1-S3)Senior Phase (S4-S6)For teachers
Curriculum Area:
AI LiteracyChild Rights and EthicsCritical ThinkingCross-curricularExpressive ArtsHealth and WellbeingLanguagesMathematicsReligious and moral educationResponsible Use to Support LearningSciencesSocial StudiesTechnologies
Topics and Themes
Activity, Diet, Rest and SleepBiodiversity and InterdependenceBlended or Home LearningComputer ScienceData AnalysisData visualisationDevices & SoftwareDigital LiteracyFinding & Using InformationHow-TosPast Events and SocietiesPeople in society, economy and businessProcessing and Managing Information Responsibly