The “Protestant Catechism Bot” (also called “Catechism Bot”), an interactive Christian AI chatbot developed by IFOHS Professor Seiji Kumagai and his team, has recently been featured in multiple major media outlets such as The Yomiuri Shimbun and Mainichi Shimbun. The articles introduce the novel concept of the Catechism Bot and discuss its future role in making religious instruction more accessible.

*Update (December 24, 2025): An article published in the Christ Shimbun (Kirishin) has been added.

*Update (January 6, 2026): An article published in Chugainippoh, Newstown, StormNews, The Japan Times has been added.

The Yomiuri Shimbun (Japanese)

Mainichi Shimbun (Japanese)

Kyoto Shimbun (Japanese, subscription needed)

Kirishin (Japanese)

Chugainippoh (Japanese)

Newstown (Korean)

StormNews (Japanese)

The Japan Times (English)