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Collaboration is framed as mutual transformation in Christian higher education

A woman in a white blouse and a younger student in a tan cardigan sit at a table in a bright classroom or library space with windows, laptops, and bookshelves visible, engaged in collaborative discussion over academic materials.
Research area:PedagogyHigher educationHuman Resource and Talent Management

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
DOI:
10.69841/igee.2026.003
OpenAlex record:
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