Finding Freedom Abroad: Working with Conservative Christian Students in Study Abroad Programs
Conservative (fundamentalist, evangelical) Christian students present a general theological worldview that often correlates with significant anxiety. In a foreign setting, the anxiety of conservative students, removed from their supportive infrastructure, can be considerably heightened. This structu...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2015]
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Teaching theology and religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 18, Issue: 1, Pages: 81-87 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CC Christianity and Non-Christian religion; Inter-religious relations FB Theological education KDG Free church ZD Psychology ZF Education |
| Further subjects: | B
Conservatism
B Fundamentalism B study abroad B Evangelical B psychology of religion |
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| Summary: | Conservative (fundamentalist, evangelical) Christian students present a general theological worldview that often correlates with significant anxiety. In a foreign setting, the anxiety of conservative students, removed from their supportive infrastructure, can be considerably heightened. This structure of thinking and emotion presents distinctive challenges and opportunities. Drawing upon my work as a clinician and as a religion professor who conducted study abroad programs, I make suggestions for working effectively with conservative Christian students in study abroad contexts. Suggestions include predeparture, in-country, and post-trip strategies. Specific examples of conversations with students are provided to illustrate the challenges and strategies. This essay is published alongside of seven other essays, including a response from John Barbour, comprising a special section of the journal (see Teaching Theology and Religion 18:1, January 2015). |
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| ISSN: | 1467-9647 |
| Reference: | Kritik in ""Oh Events" for the Professor (2015)"
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Teaching theology and religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/teth.12266 |