News & Announcements about the CTA
2019 CTA Board Member Elections
Since our formation five years ago, the Christian Transhumanist Association has been working hard to advance the conversation between Christianity and the leading edges of technological thought. From our first major action funding the Embrace Infant Warmer project—uniting our val…
Christianity Today: Can Anti-Aging Treatments Offer Abundant Life?
Christianity Today discusses Christian Transhumanism, radical longevity, and the questionable theology of popular hymns, in this wide-ranging conversation with some leading theologians. Read the full article from Liuan Huska here.
Announcement! National Geographic to sponsor Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
National Geographic has just announced that they will be sponsoring the Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018. They will provide free food & drink for all registrants — plus a special advance screening of their docu-series MARS. Mars Season 2 premieres on November 12; we’ll…
(DRAFT) Statement on Radical Life Extension
This is the draft of a proposed statement, circulated for review and comment. Keynote speaker Aubrey de Grey will explore radical life extension at the upcoming Christian Transhumanist Conference on August 25th, in Nashville, TN. Statement of Understanding We understand that the …
Mike Morrell to present at Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Mike Morrell will present at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Mike Morrell is the collaborating author, with Fr. Richard Rohr, on the best-sel…
Emily Sue Laird to present on Art & Transhumanism—at Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Emily Sue Laird will present at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Emily Sue Laird is a Nashville-based commercial artist, educator, and civil s…
Derek Webb to perform at Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Derek Webb will perform at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Derek Webb is a folk musician from Nashville, TN. As a member of Caedmon's Call, W…
Dr. Scott Hawley to speak at Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Scott Hawley will be a featured speaker at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Dr. Scott Hawley is Associate Professor of Physics at Belmont Univ…
J. Jeanine Thweatt to speak at Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that J. Jeanine Thweatt will be a featured speaker at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Jennifer Jeanine Thweatt holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Scien…
Ted Peters to speak at Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Ted Peters will be a featured speaker at the first Christian Transhumanist Conference, on August 25th, at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Dr. Ted Peters (Ph.D., University of Chicago) teaches systematic…