On April 28, the Arvo Pärt Centre hosted a joint seminar day for three Estonian theological institutions, focusing on contemporary challenges in higher education—the application of artificial intelligence, assessment methodologies, and thesis supervision.
The captivating Arvo Pärt Centre provided an inspiring and serene environment to collectively address issues that affect every faculty member and student today. The day focused on current issues in the educational landscape:
- Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI): How can AI be integrated into the learning process in a smart and ethical manner, while preserving the depth of theological education?
- Contemporary Assessment: What are the best ways to support student development and provide feedback in today’s learning environment?
- Thesis Quality: How can students be supervised more effectively to ensure that theses are substantive and meet high academic standards?
The greatest value of the event was the direct exchange of experiences among the institutions. Although each institution is unique, the goals and challenges are shared. Discussions born of a spirit of cooperation confirmed the need to continue such meetings—next time, we hope to see representatives from the Faculty of Theology at the University of Tartu at the table as well, to further expand the collaborative network.
Special thanks go to the KVARA program, whose support made this important training day possible. Together, we are moving forward toward a smarter and more innovative theological education.