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Service-learning in Catholic Universities: Results from a Global Mapping Survey.
- Source :
- Review of Faith & International Affairs; Mar2023, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p44-52, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Service-learning can be a powerful tool to implement the commitments suggested by Pope Francis under the idea of a Global Compact on Education. The practice is considered high-impact for students. It can also help Catholic higher education institutions support their students' search for meaning while strengthening their own Catholic identity in a way that respects the diversity of views about faith in the student body. Service-learning may also contribute to a culture of encounter, bringing more tolerance and compassion into the world. Do Catholic universities provide adequate service-learning opportunities to their students? Based on a recent survey, this article provides a diagnostic of the level of institutionalization of service-learning and community engagement activities in Catholic universities globally. While most Catholic universities do have a range of service-learning initiatives, these activities are fully integrated in only one-fourth of the universities that responded to the survey. There is however a lot of interest in doing better, and clear pathways for that purpose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SERVICE learning
EDUCATION
CATHOLIC universities & colleges
CATHOLICS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15570274
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Review of Faith & International Affairs
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162762814
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15570274.2023.2177442