Jumia Books Religion and Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction Author: Beth Singler

Religion and Artificial Intelligence: An Introduction by Beth Singler, part of the Engaging with Religion series from Routledge, offers a compelling and accessible entry point into one of the most urgent conversations of our time: the intersection of spiritual belief and artificial intelligence.

As AI systems increasingly influence human behavior, decision-making, and even emotional connection, this book asks: What happens when machines begin to mirror human consciousness? Can AI be considered spiritual? And how do religious traditions respond to the rise of synthetic intelligence?

Singler draws from theology, anthropology, and digital ethics to explore how religious narratives—creation, agency, morality, and transcendence—are being reinterpreted in light of technological advancement. The cover’s visual metaphor—a corridor of glowing data servers—evokes a sacred passage into the unknown, where faith and code converge.

This book is ideal for students, scholars, technologists, and spiritual thinkers seeking to understand how AI challenges and complements religious worldviews. It offers frameworks for discussing digital rituals, machine consciousness, and the ethics of automation in spiritual contexts.

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Theological reflections on artificial intelligence

AI, consciousness, and the possibility of digital souls

Moral dilemmas and ethical frameworks

How technology reshapes religious practices

Anthropological insights into belief and automation

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For Kenyan readers—especially educators, faith leaders, and tech enthusiasts—this book offers:

A foundational text for interdisciplinary discussions on technology and spirituality

Ideal for inclusion in university courses on ethics, theology, or digital culture

Perfect for readers exploring how emerging technologies interact with traditional beliefs

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Category: Religion & Technology / AI Ethics / Theological Studies

Bundles: Pair with Exploring Religious Dimensions in AI and Humanity, The Age of Spiritual Machines, or God, Human, Animal, Machine for an "AI & Faith" series

Audience Tags: Scholars, Educators, Faith Seekers, Tech Ethicists