Resources for Intercultural Competencies: Internationalization
Original: Resourcesfor Intercultural Competencies: Internationalization
We believe our campuses need to be prepared tounderstand and engage in the internationalization ofhigher education from a Christ-centered worldview and applyingappropriate pedagogy. This theme involves advancing exchanges,supporting our overseas affiliates, and networking with otherorganizations to promote Christian higher education. We hope thefollowing resources will be helpful in furtheringdiscussion on your campus. We also welcome yourfeedback, suggestions, and recommendations of other good materialsto add to this library. Please contact MeredithDuncan at mduncan@cccu.org or202-546-8713. Thanks!
Readings
The following is an annotated list of books and articles whichare highly recommended by people on CCCU campuses or staff in theCCCU offices. Often, several people have recommended them. You areinvited to send additions to this "must read" list by forwardingyour information, including a 50-100 word description of thedocument, to Meredith Duncan at mduncan@cccu.org or202-546-8713.
- Article: Missions and the Modern Academy: Education is a Mission Strategy. Plant Universities!
- Paper: Global Christian Education as Praxis
- Paper: Globalization, the Kingdom of God and Christian Higher Education
- Paper: Implementing Global Christian Education
- Paper: New Evangelical Universities: Cogs in a World System, or Players in a New Game?
- Paper: The Effect of Study Abroad at the Latin American Studies Program on Conceptualization of Humanity of Other Cultures in Caucasian University Students
- Paper: The Internationalization of Higher Education: Can the American Experience Advance Peace and Learning in the World?
- Recommended Readings: By Dr. Joel Carpenter
- Report: NAFSA Urges Students to Study Abroad
Presentations
Web Resources
These web sites come highly recommended. Not all are from aChristian worldview, but present research, reports and analysis ofthese themes in higher education. Others are more directly relatedto the Church. You are invited to send additions to this listby forwarding your information, including a brief descriptionof the web site to Amanda Fretz at afretz@cccu.org or202-546-8713.
Best Practices
Opportunities
- Announcement: 2004-05 Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence Program
- Announcement: New Fulbright Scholar Program
- Announcement: U.S. Department of Education Offers Grants
Resource Contacts/Consultants
- Mark Amstutz, Wheaton College
- Maggie Bailey, Point Loma of Nazarene University
- Joel Carpenter, Calvin College
- Frank Jenista, Cedarville University
- Sandra Joireman, Wheaton College
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