Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad
An independent, peer-reviewed academic journal at the intersection of Christian thought and global education
Published by Living & Learning International
Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad is a peer-reviewed annual publication dedicated to advancing thoughtful reflection, scholarship, and practice at the intersection of Christian faith and global education. Built on the conversations and insights sparked at the Christian Study Abroad Conference, the journal seeks to carry that dialogue forward to create a space where educators, practitioners, and scholars can deepen the conversation through written form.
Each year, a new edition will be released at the conference, serving as an enduring contribution to the growing movement of Christian study abroad.
The Editorial Team
David Martínez, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Study Abroad
George Fox University
Anastasia Kingsley
Associate Director of Study Abroad
Liberty University
Further Up exists to cultivate thoughtful, faithful dialogue within the field of international education. Rooted in the conviction that knowledge is best refined in community, the journal provides a space for scholars, practitioners, and educators to engage one another in ongoing conversation.
While study abroad is often framed in terms of outcomes—language acquisition, career preparation, or cultural exposure—this journal seeks to elevate a deeper vision: one of formation. Christian study abroad offers not only external learning, but an inward shaping of the heart, cultivating virtues such as wisdom, humility, and love.
This journal represents a distinct and necessary contribution to the field, offering a dedicated space to explore how faith informs practice, shapes pedagogy, and influences the broader aims of global engagement.
Through research, reflection, and creative expression, Further Up aims to:
Advance scholarship in Christian study abroad
Foster meaningful dialogue across institutions and practitioners
Encourage deeper integration of faith and global education
Contribute to the ongoing development of the field
Build an enduring resource to complement the Christian Study Abroad Conference
Current Issue
Volume 1 — Spring 2026
This inaugural issue brings together scholars and practitioners exploring the theological, pedagogical, and experiential dimensions of Christian study abroad. Articles examine intercultural competence, service-learning, spiritual formation, and program design, alongside creative works that reflect the lived experience of global engagement.
An independent, peer-reviewed academic journal at the intersection of Christian thought and global education
Published by Living & Learning International
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In a field often shaped by metrics such as participation, access, and revenue, Further Up seeks to offer a distinctive voice, one that considers not only what students do abroad but who they are becoming.
Christian study abroad has the potential to form students who discern what is good and practice it faithfully across cultures. This journal exists to explore and strengthen that vision.
Submission Guidelines for the 2027 Publication
We welcome submissions from scholars, educators, practitioners, and artists engaging the field of Christian study abroad.
Submissions may include:
Academic research articles
Reflective essays
Case studies and program models
Creative writing and photography
All research articles undergo peer review prior to publication.
Important dates:
April 20, 2026 - Call for Papers Opens
October 1, 2026 - Initial Manuscripts due
December 15, 2027 - Returned Manuscripts following peer review
February 15, 2027 - Revised Manuscripts due
Spring 2027 - Publication Timeframe
Late submissions may be considered for the current publication or deferred to the following volume.
Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad is published by Living & Learning International
Contact Information: info@landli.org
Published by Living & Learning International
ISSN: To be assigned
Copyright: © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Living & Learning International.
The contributions in this journal solely represent the views of the authors and may not reflect those of Living & Learning International or its staff and faculty. They are offered as expressions of debate, analysis, agreement, and disagreement. They are intended to be a contribution to the field and a stimulus for further discussion and research.
