Traversing lines of difference: Fostering hospitality and belonging for immigrants in Christian college communities

Building on the theoretical framework of social contact theory, this article explores what it means to feel a sense of belonging, and how colleges and universities can equip students to enter a diverse, fractured world with a mindset of hospitality. 12 Christian Colleges and Universities share insig...

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Authors: DeGraaf, Don (Author) ; Gustat, Riley (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2023
In: International journal of Christianity & education
Year: 2023, Volume: 27, Issue: 3, Pages: 300-318
Further subjects:B Christian Higher Education
B Belonging
B social contact theory
B Immigrants
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Summary:Building on the theoretical framework of social contact theory, this article explores what it means to feel a sense of belonging, and how colleges and universities can equip students to enter a diverse, fractured world with a mindset of hospitality. 12 Christian Colleges and Universities share insights and best practices from creative programs they created and implemented, with grant funding from the Innovation Inclusion Collaborative. These institutional examples provide models for developing college students’ ability to foster inclusive environments in their surrounding communities.
ISSN:2056-998X
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of Christianity & education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/20569971231193769