The Canadian Tech Institute for Academic Research (CTIAR) and the London School of Management (LSM), in collaboration with the Seira Community Church (SCC), and the Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR), is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the International Conference on Faith and Artificial Intelligence (ICFAI 2025).
This interdisciplinary conference aims to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ethics, faith, and spirituality in today’s increasingly digital world. It seeks to create space for scholars, technologists, theologians, educators, and practitioners to critically engage with the challenges and opportunities AI presents to personal belief, communal life, and institutional decision-making.
Conference Theme
Navigating AI & Spiritual Discernment in a Digital Age
In an era where AI shapes the way we live, work, and even worship, this conference calls for reflective and forward-thinking contributions that consider how spiritual discernment can guide ethical AI development and application. We welcome submissions that engage with the implications of AI on human values, leadership, education, community, and moral responsibility.
Sub-Themes May Include (but are not limited to):
AI, Ethics, and Faith-based Decision-Making
Theological Reflections on Artificial Intelligence
AI in Religious Communities: Opportunities and Risks
Digital Transformation in Faith-Based Institutions
Spiritual Discernment in Technological Innovation
AI and the Future of Human Identity and Responsibility
Cross-disciplinary Approaches to Technology and Theology
Youth, AI, and Digital Discipleship
AI for Social Good: A Faith-Inspired Perspective
Conference Highlights
Diverse keynote speakers from academia, ministry, and tech industries
Opportunities for publication in the official conference proceedings
Panels, workshops, and networking events
Cultural immersion and visits within Kigali and environs.
Submission Process
Abstracts (max. 300 words) should be submitted by September 18th 2025.
Full papers (for accepted abstracts) are due by October 18th 2025
Submissions should include: Title, Author(s) name, Affiliation, Email, and 5–6 keywords
Submit to: info@icaic-conferences.ca
Additional Information for Authors
We invite scholars, researchers, and thought leaders to submit original work at the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence, exploring themes of ethics, education, governance, theology, health, and social transformation.
