I did not see this coming.
Not at all.
Knock me over with a feather! Direct from Cedarville…
Cedarville will be the first evangelical Christian university in the nation and the first campus in Ohio to provide university-wide AI access to students, faculty, and staff with ChatGPT Edu.
ChatGPT Edu will provide all of Cedarville’s full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students and our faculty and staff with access to this cutting-edge AI tool, including ChatGPT’s latest models and data analytics, web browsing, and document summarization capabilities. ChatGPT will integrate with our learning management system, provide capabilities for over 50 languages, and offer robust security, data privacy, and administrative controls.
For God’s Glory
AI has become a part of the global landscape, and as Christians, we can choose to embrace it and use it for God’s glory or distance ourselves from it in fear. We have thoughtfully decided to embrace this technology as a tool, understanding we must prepare students to serve and lead in the jobs of the future. Biblical principles will guide how our campus community uses AI, so we continue to send out graduates known not only for professional skills but also for integrity and ethics.
Strong Foundation
For decades, Cedarville University has been a bold leader in Christian higher education and campus technology while maintaining our commitment to biblical faithfulness and student discipleship. Today’s announcement builds on that strong foundation of innovation.
As a Christian university, our goal is to equip our students, faculty, and staff to engage with AI ethically, creatively, and biblically. We are committed to using this tool to increase efficiency and support learning. Ultimately, we hope it will free up more time for life-giving discipleship and personal connections. Our mission and passion have always been to transform lives for Gospel impact!
Resources for You
We have created a new webpage for you to learn more about Cedarville’s campus-wide AI initiative with ChatGPT Edu. Please take a moment to review these resources and find answers to questions you may have.
https://www.cedarville.edu/why-cedarville/campus-wide-ai-initiative