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Welcome to May Term in Israel/Palestine!

Jul 18 2023

In May 2023, Goshen College launched a new course titled Interreligious Peacebuilding in Israel/Palestine. The blogs that follow reflect the joys, struggles, and transformations of our inaugural group: two faculty leaders and sixteen stunningly courageous and compassionate students, pictured below. Read, think, and enjoy!

Outside the Dome of the Rock in Old City Jerusalem. Left to right from the back: Keith (faculty), Liam, Lupita, Wes, Phil, Faith, Carlos, Luisa, Naomi, Meredith, Breanna (faculty), Sadie, Ana, Emma, Ruby, Sophia, Rosita, and Lydia.

  • Study Abroad

    Saying farewell (for now) to Quito

    By Hillary Harder On Friday night, June 19, our group gathered at our Quito headquarters, La Casa de Espiritualidad, to mark the end of our Study period in Quito. We were joined by our host families, professors, and many community…

  • Study Abroad

    Learning from experts: studying Ecuadorian sign language and indigenous history

    During our six weeks of study in Quito, students had the opportunity to take classes in two specialized areas: Lengua de Señas Ecuatoriana (LSEC), or Ecuadorian sign language; and Indigenous Peoples and Nationalities of Ecuador. This post includes reflections from…

  • Study Abroad

    A Visit to Derry/Londonderry

    In week two of our trip, our class went on its first train ride in Northern Ireland, and some of us rode a train for the first time! We were on our way to one of Northern Ireland’s more famous...