MICRO-CREDENTIAL course

Using AI in Christian Ministry

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian ministry in this innovative micro-credential. Students will delve into the practical, biblical, ethical, and theological implications of AI in ministry, while learning to integrate AI-driven solutions into ministry tasks. Emphasizing innovation balanced with ethical discernment and theological reflection, this course equips students to thoughtfully engage with emerging technologies in their ministries. This micro-credential course provides an introduction to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in ministry. Students will learn how to ethically integrate AI into church operations, pastoral care, and discipleship, while addressing the challenges AI poses for theology and community life.
FORMAT

On-site & Online

Synchronous & Asynchronous
START DATE

February 18, 2025

INSTRUCTOR

Rev. John Campbell

STREAM

Digital Literacy & Hybrid Ministry

DURATION

8 weeks

TIME COMMITMENT

40-45 hours

Course Details

 Dates: February 17 - April 11, 2025
Location: Acadia Divinity College (Wolfville, NS), and Online
 Synchronous Session 1: February 21, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm (AST) onsite and online (via Zoom) 
 Synchronous Session 2: March 28, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm (AST) onsite and online (via Zoom)
 Completing the Micro-Credential Course: At the successful completion of this course, students will be awarded a micro-credential badge approved by Acadia University and Acadia Divinity College to your MyCreds account
 Grading: All ADC Expand micro-credential courses are pass/fail 

How to Apply

1. Create an Account & Fill out the Application Form
After you've created your account, an application form will pop up. Fill out all fields and submit - it should only take a few minutes to complete. Your application will be reviewed by ADC and you will receive a response within the week. 
2. Enroll in the course of your choice
Once you have been admitted to ADC Expand, you can enroll and pay for your course by clicking the 'Enroll' button on the relevant course page. You will not have to re-apply to take future courses and you will be notified when new courses are launched. 
Your instructor

Rev. John Campbell

John’s life is lived at the intersection of Faith, Fundraising, and Technology. As the Director of Development at Acadia Divinity College, he oversees a wide range of fundraising activities and programs to raise support required for both the immediate and long terms need of students and the school. As the Director of Technology for Education, he leads the faculty and staff in effectively using technology in and out of the classroom.

John is passionate about using technology not only in educational settings but also in the local church’s ministry. Ordained in 2008, John has served in pastoral ministry for over ten years, including as the Youth and Young Adult Pastor of The Crossing Church (formally West End Baptist Church) in St. John’s, Newfoundland. John graduated from the University of New Brunswick (Bachelor of Computer Science), Acadia University (Master of Divinity), and the Arrow Leadership Program. He resides in Kentville, Nova Scotia, with his wife Sara and two children.