STH Spring 2025 Lowell Lecture with Dr. Kate Ott "emedy or Replication: AI Companions and Relational Trauma"

The Boston University School of Theology is proud to present the bi-annual Lowell Lecture, which features renowned speakers in fields related to theological studies. The Spring 2026 Lowell Lecture will feature Dr. Kate Ott, whose lecture is "Remedy or Replication: AI Companions and Relational Trauma." This presentation will explore the possibilities for creative, morally grounded A.I. companion design and use to promote human and agentic flourishing rather than diminishment. Our speaker Dr. Kate Ott is a feminist, religious ethicist addressing the formation of moral communities with specializations in technology, youth and young adults, sexuality, pedagogy and professional ethics. She is the author of Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age and Christian Ethics for a Digital Society in addition to edited volumes and numerous chapters and articles. She is Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics and the director of the Stead Center for Ethics and Values at Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. For more visit kateott.org. The lecture begins at 6:30pm Eastern for in-person and virtual attendees. In-person guests are invited to the reception at 6pm. Registration for both options is free and available below thanks to the generous support of the Lowell Institute.

Register by: 4/21/2026
When 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on 21 April 2026
Building Hillel House
Room River Room, 4th Floor
Contact Name Andrew Kimble
Phone 617-353-8972
Contact Email aekimble@bu.edu
Contact Organization BU School of Theology
Fees free
Open To public
Speakers Dr. Kate Ott