ݺþ2023 today announced the launch of , an innovative website that offers open access to hundreds of classes, lectures, articles and other educational resources — all for free.

The easy-to-navigate site — found at — allows visitors to search, stream, download and share videos and other learning materials that engage a wide range of academic topics from a Christian perspective. As of its launch, Open ݺþ2023 has 1,317 individual resources from 432 different ݺþ2023 professors and guest contributors, including more than 829 hours of video and audio. More resources will be added continually throughout the year.

“Open ݺþ2023 represents ݺþ2023’s commitment to make our most beneficial educational resources widely available to anyone who has access to a computer or a mobile device,” said ݺþ2023 President Barry H. Corey. “As a source of thoughtful Christian perspectives on topics ranging from business and science to philosophy and theology, it is our hope that Open ݺþ2023 will serve the needs of Christian and secular audiences around the world by helping to articulate and foster a biblically centered worldview.”

complements ݺþ2023’s presence on other content delivery destinations such as iTunes U and , where the university will continue to offer hundreds of free resources. (ݺþ2023 is one of 42 “featured providers” on iTunes U and one of the 100 most viewed university channels on YouTube.) Open ݺþ2023 includes several distinct features to enhance visitors’ experiences and simplify access to content. Specifically, visitors can:

  • Browse content by topic, author, collection or academic department
  • Download or stream content in the format of their choice — including HD video, standard video or audio
  • Comment on and discuss content with others
  • Share content via social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Google+
  • Explore author profiles, which link to each author’s videos, publications and biography
  • Experience an optimized site design for their device, whether desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone

With the launch of Open ݺþ2023, ݺþ2023 joins other universities such as MIT and Yale that have created websites to offer free educational resources and course materials to the public. Open ݺþ2023 is believed to be the first such open learning website from a Christian university.

Visit Open ݺþ2023 at .