Religion & Spirituality
Religion & Spirituality Considerations Abroad
- Be sure to look at the student evaluations for your program to find helpful information and advice from 桃色视频students who have already studied abroad.
- Look at international news sources like to get a sense of current political and societal issues in your host country.
- Read news and commentary on religion worldwide through .
INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
- : Seeks to help Americans engage with the realities of religious diversity.
- : The U.S. Department of State's annual report describes the status of religious freedom in every country.
Religious & Spiritual Groups Abroad
For students searching for a particular religious or spiritual group abroad, the following sites may prove helpful:
Agnostic/Atheist/Humanist
- : IHEU is the world union of over a hundred Humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organizations in more than 40 countries.
- : List of organizations, including a limited number of international student organizations.
Buddhism
- : Worldwide searchable database of Buddhist organizations.
Christianity
- : Limited international church listings.
- : International network of Christian ministries.
Many denominations have their own church directories. Try searching for your denomination and your host country or city name.
Hinduism
- : Details of various Hindu temples in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, Europe, UK and the Caribbean.
Islam
- : Directory of prayer times, Islamic organizations, and mosques worldwide.
- : List of organizations and online resources worldwide.
- : Directory of halal restaurants and stores worldwide.
- : Resources for Muslim students
Judaism
- : List of synagogues worldwide.
- : WUJS is an international umbrella organization comprised of 48 national independent Jewish Student Unions around the world.
- Organization supporting Jewish students, spanning 60 Jewish Societies (J-Socs), on campuses across the UK and Ireland.
Connect with GLO Ambassadors:
Religion- or spirituality-focused GLO Ambassadors can share their experiences in-country.
The level of commitment to religious diversity and freedom can vary by country. It is important to research and understand the religious and spiritual beliefs of your host country. Spending time in a country where the major religion is different from your own can lead to a better understanding of your own notions of spirituality. Additionally, you may wish to connect with a religious community abroad to further your cultural immersion or find a source of support during your time abroad.