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ERIC Number: ED653865
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 175
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3823-2447-0
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Faith in a Foreign Land: Acculturation and the Religious and Spiritual Experiences of International Students
Seema Jain
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Texas Christian University
The research on the religious experience of international students is limited. This study explored international undergraduate female students' narratives on the importance of religion and spirituality in their international sojourn. Using a narrative case study, I interviewed six students (three Christian and three Hindu students) to discuss the importance of religion/spirituality in their lives in a new country. I also explored the changes in the student's religious identity, beliefs, and practices after coming to a new country. Finally, I studied the students' suggestions on how American universities can support their religious and spiritual needs. This study adds to the limited research on this topic. The findings will help universities and university counseling centers better serve international students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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