The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Creative Thinking among Students of the Departments of Quranic Sciences and Islamic Education

Abstract

The present study seeks to examine the influence of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), on the development of creative thinking (CT) among female students enrolled in the Departments of Quranic Sciences and Islamic Education. The significance of this research lies in the capacity of AI to cultivate a learning environment that promotes innovation. Data were gathered from female students attending Islamic educational institutions in Iraq through structured survey questionnaires. The study employed smart-PLS to assess the relationships between the examined variables. Findings indicated that AI technologies, including ML and DL, improve students’ comprehension of academic content and simultaneously foster CT through innovative processes. The integration of AI applications can therefore support the advancement of CT among students by stimulating innovation. These insights provide guidance for policymakers aiming to formulate strategies to enhance students’ creative thinking via AI.