Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum and Implementation for Effective Christian Education Practices

Adeola Jumoke Shodunke

doi:10.56201/wjimt.v10.no2.2026.pg241.247

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Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum and Implementation for Effective Christian Education Practices

Adeola Jumoke Shodunke

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The continuous evolution of the global educational landscape, driven mainly by rapid technological advancement, has significantly reshaped teaching and learning methodologies. Among these innovations, artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative and pervasive force, redefining educational processes and expanding instructional possibilities. As digitalization increasingly determines effectiveness and relevance in contemporary institutions, the integration of AI into educational systems has become both inevitable and strategic. Within this context, Christian education, traditionally committed to nurturing faith, character formation, and academic excellence, faces the critical task of discerning how AI can be responsibly and productively incorporated without compromising its theological foundations and spiritual objectives. The rise of AI has enabled educators to tailor instruction to learners' unique cognitive and developmental needs through personalized, adaptive learning models. Such capabilities offer valuable opportunities to enhance curriculum delivery, assessment, and student engagement in Christian educational settings. However, integrating AI also raises important theological, ethical, and pedagogical questions about its compatibility with the values, mission, and spiritual commitments of Christian education. This paper, therefore, examines the complex intersection of artificial intelligence, curriculum development, and practical implementation in Christian education, exploring how AI can be thoughtfully harnessed to support effective teaching practices while sustaining the core commitments of faith formation and holistic development.

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Artificial IntelligenceCurriculumImplementationEffective Christian education practices

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