Using AI as a School of Education Professor
Our School of Education (SOE) conceptual framework calls us to seek knowledge, seek wisdom, serve others, and edify others. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a meaningful opportunity to do all four. Romans 12:2 anchors our approach: Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is (New International Version). As we explore AI in our teaching and scholarship, this transformed thinking guides us to ask not only what these tools can do, but how they align with our commitment to spiritual formation, academic integrity, and the relational mentorship that defines SOE.
Faculty across the school are at different points in their AI journey, and that is perfectly fine. Whether you are just beginning to explore these tools or already integrating them into your courses and research, this resource is designed to meet you where you are. AI can support teaching, grading, research, and course design in practical and meaningful ways. At the same time, each faculty member retains full discretion over how, and whether, AI is used in their work.
The following examples model how AI can be used in a lesson or assignment. You are not required to follow any of the demonstrated AI usage systems.
Yes, but teach responsible use by explicitly stating when and how AI tools may be used versus when they constitute academic dishonesty. This should be included in course syllabi and individual assignments.
Yes. You can use the Student AI Guidelines, the Faculty Slides, and the available resources on this webpage.
Create assignments requiring personal context, spiritual reflection, or real-world, practice-based applications that require complex integrated tasks that AI cannot easily replicate. See the above instructional examples for ideas.
Yes, but always review and personalize AI feedback to reflect each student’s unique learning trajectory and spiritual development.
Guide students when and how to use AI ethically, how to verify outputs, and how to think critically about AI’s limitations and biases. This page offers a range of resources, including videos and example use cases.
Never enter FERPA-protected student records, personally identifying information, or sensitive communications without proper authorization.
AI can assist with literature reviews, data analysis, coding qualitative data, and identifying patterns while maintaining scholarly rigor.
No, always verify AI outputs against reliable sources since AI can produce plausible but inaccurate information.
Encourage students to question AI outputs by asking about biases, missing perspectives, alignment with research and faith, and professional implications.
Seek guidance from the Program Director when uncertain, and review the additional resources on this page.
You’re not required to use AI but should still help students develop AI literacy for their professional lives. Refer to the thinking critically about AI FAQ.
Use AI to enhance, not replace, human connections and ensure it preserves opportunities for spiritual mentorship and transformational education.
This FAQ was created to support faculty implementation of the Regent University School of Education AI Guidelines, grounded in our commitment to prepare competent, caring Christian leaders who transform education.
For inquiries or assistance, please contact your Program Director.