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
Table of Contents
Foreword
Bo White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Letter from the Editors
David Martínez & Anastasia Kingsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Study Abroad in the Global South:
A Well-Designed Program Builds Intercultural Competence in College Students
Robert Gailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Faith, Service, and Reflection Abroad: The Mary and Martha Framework for Christian Experiential Learning
John Gunderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Travel Study, Formation, and Christian Experience in Architecture Education
Keelan P. Kaiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Impacts of Service Learning Abroad on Local Communities: What Are the Costs and Benefits for Communities Where Students Practice Cross-Cultural Skills?
Britney Villhauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Creative Writing & Photography Section
Various Contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81-95
Further Up: The Journal of Christian Study Abroad is published by Living & Learning International
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