The t-Shaped Engineer in the Age of AI
Formation, Vocation, and Christian Education in the Digital Age
- Discipleship & Christian Education
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
The t-Shaped Engineer in the Age of AI is a story-driven call to reimagine engineering education—not merely as technical training, but as formation for human flourishing. Through vivid personal narratives, theological reflection, and pedagogical insight, this book explores what kind of engineers we are forming in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. At its heart is the t-shaped engineer—a framework integrating technical depth, relational breadth, and Christ-centered purpose. Drawing on classroom stories, survey research, and practical strategies, the book offers Christian institutions a path forward: not resisting AI, but engaging it with theological wisdom and pedagogical clarity. Written for educators, students, and institutional leaders, this is a practical guide for whole-person formation in the digital age—equipping Christian universities to respond to AI not with fear, but with wisdom, courage, and love.
Endorsements (3)
“In The t-Shaped Engineer in the Age of AI, McGinnis does something I was not expecting. He uses rich storytelling from his personal experience to make engineering human and to demonstrate the threat of AI to that humanity. As a result, his work sets forth a compelling ideal that demonstrates profound creativity, theological depth, and wisdom. It also offers an inspiring vision for forming Christian engineers who are technically excellent, relationally grounded, and purpose driven.”
“McGinnis provides an engaging and compelling call for ‘t-shaped’ engineering education that is rooted, oriented, and animated by following Jesus. Rather than adopting a posture of rejection, he encourages us to lean into the age of AI, reminding us that the challenges are also opportunities for spiritual formation and intellectual growth. If you are an engineering educator or student, you will want to listen to the timely wisdom that McGinnis offers.”
“The t-Shaped Engineer in the Age of AI is a compelling must read, full of heart. It demands educators inspire through presence while developing a culture where learning is a calling rather than a chore, and challenges are opportunities within secular and nonsecular engineering education. We all should agree that engineering is a calling to assist our fellow neighbor—while preventing AI from replacing students’ transformation through wrestling with difficult topics, as well as gaining resilience and deeper curiosity.”
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