Christian Worldview and AI Literacy: Promoting Responsible AI Use in Higher Education
Keywords:
AI literacy, Christian worldview, higher education, ethical AI behaviorAbstract
The integration of artificial intelligence in higher education requires not only technical competence but also ethical discernment among students. While secular frameworks for AI ethics are prevalent, there remains a significant research gap concerning how faith-based perspectives might inform AI literacy. This study examined the relationship between Christian worldview and AI literacy among 307 undergraduate students at a Christian university. Utilizing established measures, including a Christian Worldview Scale and Digital Literacy Scale, alongside a custom AI Use Experience measure, the research investigated correlations between religious values and AI engagement. Results revealed that students' Christian worldview significantly correlates with critical comprehension ability and ethical behavior in AI contexts. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis identified Christian worldview as a significant predictor of ethical AI behavior, alongside AI risk awareness, agreeableness regarding faith's impact on AI usage, and formal AI training. Despite 58.2% of students utilizing AI for academic purposes, only 15.6% had received formal AI training, highlighting a significant educational gap. Furthermore, 42% of students expressed neutrality about their faith's influence on AI usage, suggesting opportunities for more intentional integration of religious perspectives in technology education. These findings provide valuable insights for Christian educational institutions to develop comprehensive AI literacy programs that explicitly address the intersection of faith and technology.
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