ChatGPT and Biblical Studies

The use of computers in the study of theology has a long and positive history, yet the level of concern in response to the latest AI chatbots is understandable. This article explores how education and preaching need to adapt to this new technology and what its limitations are, as well as how it may...

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Main Author: McGrath, James F. 1972- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2025
In: Interpretation
Year: 2025, Volume: 79, Issue: 2, Pages: 126-135
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Artificial intelligence / ChatGPT / Biblical studies / Bible / Translation / Homiletics / Teaching
IxTheo Classification:HA Bible
RE Homiletics
ZG Media studies; Digital media; Communication studies
Further subjects:B Translation
B ChatGPT
B Artificial Intelligence
B Preaching
B Teaching
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Summary:The use of computers in the study of theology has a long and positive history, yet the level of concern in response to the latest AI chatbots is understandable. This article explores how education and preaching need to adapt to this new technology and what its limitations are, as well as how it may make a positive contribution. The study concludes with a brief exploration of the kinds of sermon materials GPTs produced for the author when given prompts about the story of the Samaritan woman in John 4.
ISSN:2159-340X
Contains:Enthalten in: Interpretation
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/00209643241308583