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Though there may be commitment to religious
diversity and freedom in the United States, this may not be the case in the country
where you'll be living and studying. While abroad, you will likely have encounters
that challenge your notions of spirituality.
Take the opportunity to understand the
social and historical views of religious acceptance and tolerance within your host
country. In doing so, you may also question your own values and beliefs, and arrive
at a better understanding of yourself. Being familiar with the world's religions
and how religious diversity is defined and understood across cultures will help you
have a rewarding and safe international experience.
Begin researching now by looking
at the resources below, talking with international students and program alumni on
campus, and continue while you are abroad. Talk with your new friends, host family,
conversation partner, teachers, and others who are interested in discussing religion,
faith, spirituality and the ways these issues are understood.
Brown
University's Diversity Issues in Study Abroad Handbook: a collection of student
quotes addressing diversity issues including ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation,
religion, minority/majority issues, physical appearance and language.
CU-Boulder's
Resource Center for Media, Religion and Culture: this center highlights resources
for understanding how the mass media are playing a role in commemoration, stereotyping,
and global peacemaking.
The
Pluralism Project: The Pluralism Project engages students with the realities
of religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of
resources. This site offers extensive information on world religions and focuses
on emerging meanings of religious pluralism.
US State
Department's International Religious Freedom Report: detailed information with
respect to matters involving international religious freedom and individual country
chapters on the status of religious freedom worldwide.
World
Religions: a comprehensive list of web sites about world religions.
Smith
College Religious and Spiritual Life: Smith is a community forged from diversity,
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