IRB Training - Video 1
Understand the biblical foundation for ethical research at Cedarville University.
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In this first IRB tutorial, Dr. Michael Scheer introduces the purpose of Cedarville University’s Institutional Review Board and its role in supporting ethical research. Designed for students, faculty, and staff, this session explains how research involving human participants should reflect a commitment to honoring God and caring for others.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction to IRB
0:14 Purpose and support for researchers
0:33 Biblical foundation for protecting participants
1:08 Human beings as uniquely created
2:47 Caution in research with people
3:10 Loving others as a guiding principle
4:03 Why ethical research matters
5:06 History of research ethics
5:39 The Belmont Report overview
6:19 God’s providence in ethical standards
7:05 Research as a testimony of faith
Grounded in Scripture, the tutorial highlights the importance of treating individuals as image-bearers of God. It connects biblical principles — such as loving others and valuing human dignity — to modern research practices, emphasizing responsibility and care when working with human participants.
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This IRB tutorial explains how Cedarville integrates faith and research by emphasizing ethical responsibility and human dignity. Students and faculty are equipped to conduct research that reflects biblical truth, protects participants, and serves as a testimony of Christ.