Seminars Spring 2025
- Artificial intelligence and its challenges - Didier Peters
This webinar explores artificial intelligence and its influence on our communication and understanding of the world. Its rapid development raises fundamental questions about the nature of intelligence and the ethical dimensions of creating entities capable of thinking and learning. The seminar examines these philosophical challenges, drawing on philosophy, computer science, ethics, and other disciplines, to understand not only the technological advancements of AI, but also their profound implications for our society and values.
- State of the Humans Rights in the contemporary World - Isaac Mutelo
This webinar explores the concept of human rights, addressing the norms and freedoms that protect against political, economic, legal, and social abuses. Although human rights have evolved through the United Nations and international law, violations persist. The seminar examines specific rights, such as those of women, prisoners, and media freedom, as well as the role of organisations, the media, and religion in their protection. Finally, it explores the connection between human rights and environmental rights, highlighting their interdependence.
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The Gospel Across Cultures: Greek, Latin, and Syriac Patristic Perspectives - Srecko Koralija
The reception of the Gospel across various cultures demonstrates the adaptability of early Christian thought within diverse linguistic and cultural frameworks. The Greek tradition, shaped by Hellenistic philosophy, emphasized concepts like divine wisdom and Logos, with key figures including Origen, Athanasius, and the Cappadocians. Latin Fathers such as Tertullian, Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose reflected Roman legalism and ecclesiastical structure in theological works. Moreover, the Syriac tradition, represented by authors like Aphrahat and Ephrem the Syrian, used poetic and mystical expressions rooted in Semitic culture. Together, these traditions illustrate how the Gospel was not only preserved but creatively adapted, allowing the Christian message to resonate within diverse contexts. The contemporary engagement of Christianity with global cultures and other religions highlights the relevance of these topics also today given the various contextual expressions of faith in an interconnected and multicultural world.