Reimagining Education: AI May Teach Lessons, But Only Humans Can Shape Souls

As artificial intelligence gains a firmer foothold in American classrooms, the true purpose of education comes under urgent scrutiny. Dr. Kent Ingle, president of Southeastern University, warns that the rapid adoption of AI in teaching risks replacing mentorship and the unique, soul-shaping presence of humans with cold algorithms. While Big Tech pioneers like Microsoft and OpenAI tout innovation, Ingle contends that the essence of education lies in character formation and individualized mentorship—things technology cannot replicate. He urges vigilance against ceding educational values to unelected corporations and ideological trends, advocating instead for technology as an aid, not a replacement, in the pursuit of wisdom and integrity. Christian colleges, he argues, must take a leading role in safeguarding the soul of education, ensuring that classrooms remain places of transformation, not just information.

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