What the study found
The paper argues that collaboration in Christian higher education should be understood as mutual transformation, not just sharing resources. It presents this as consistent with the values of Christian universities and their effort to stay faithful to their identity while responding to new social, cultural, and global realities.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors suggest that Christian higher education institutions should prioritize wider, value-based collaboration across institutions, nations, and disciplines. They present this as a way for Christian universities to remain rooted in faith-based values while engaging broader changes in society.
What the researchers tested
The paper draws on the experiences of Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR), including its Spirituality and Basic Values of charity in truth, living in diversity, and integral humanity. It also uses the Erasmus+ EcoGreen Project as a case study of interdisciplinary and global collaboration.
What worked and what didn't
The abstract says the Erasmus+ EcoGreen Project demonstrates that Christian universities can lead interdisciplinary and global collaboration while remaining rooted in faith-based values. It does not describe any specific failures or negative outcomes.
What to keep in mind
The available summary does not provide detailed methods, data, or measured outcomes. It also does not state limitations beyond focusing on UNPAR and the EcoGreen Project as examples.
Key points
- The paper treats collaboration as mutual transformation rather than simple resource sharing.
- UNPAR's values are described as charity in truth, living in diversity, and integral humanity.
- The Erasmus+ EcoGreen Project is used as a case study of interdisciplinary and global collaboration.
- The authors suggest Christian higher education should prioritize wider, value-based collaboration.
- No specific limitations or negative results are described in the abstract.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Collaboration is framed as mutual transformation in Christian higher education
- Authors:
- 'R'e'i'n'a'r'd' 'P'r'i'm'u'l'a'n'd'o', Thomas Kristiatmo, Tri Basuki Joewono
- Institutions:
- Parahyangan Catholic University, Parahyangan Catholic University
- Publication date:
- 2026-02-23
- OpenAlex record:
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