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Rev. Dr. Lyndon Drake is a Research Fellow in Theological Ethics and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Oxford, holding a DPhil in Theology (2023) and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (2005). His dual expertise bridges biblical studies, economic theology, and AI ethics, with a focus on Māori post-colonial perspectives. Previously, he served as an Archdeacon in the Māori Anglican Church, managing multi-million dollar grants and leading teams of 20+ staff. His career spans finance (Barclays Capital, 2000–2011), AI research, and theological academia.
Education:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Auckland, 1999)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science with Honours, Auckland, 1999)
- PhD in Artificial Intelligence (University of York, 2005)
- BA in Theology (First-Class Honours, Oxford, 2012)
- MSt in Theology (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Oxford, 2017)
- DPhil in Theology (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Oxford, 2023)
Research Interests combine biblical economics (e.g., Jeremiah 32), Māori theological frameworks, and ethical AI applications. His work critiques financial systems through a theological lens, advocating for equitable capital markets.
Key Contributions include Capital Markets for the Common Good (2017) and co-founding the Kingi Ihaka Research Centre in Aotearoa/New Zealand. His publications span biblical exegesis (e.g., prosbul in the Lord’s Prayer) and foundational AI algorithm research (SAT solving, constraint satisfaction).
Awards: Prize-winning Oxford BA in Theology (top graduate of year).
Grants & Leadership: Secured millions in church-related grants, built teams from scratch, and maintained part-time finance roles post-academia.
Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the Kingi Ihaka Research Centre, integrating theological and computational ethics research.
