Internationalising the University, 1st ed. 2019 A Spiritual Approach Spirituality, Religion, and Education Series

This book takes a critical look at the internationalisation of higher education and argues for the importance of grounding education in spiritual perspectives. Using spiritual traditions to review the practices, programmes, and philosophies of learning that internationalise universities, the author proposes a paradigm for internationalisation that respects other ways of knowing. This focus seeks to decolonize knowledge and promote intercultural understanding, as well as help students achieve holistic personal development while studying abroad.

Kalyani Unkule is Associate Professor and Director of International Affairs and Global Initiatives at O.P. Jindal Global University, India, where she teaches international relations while researching and practicing higher education internationalisation. In her previous roles, she has worked with corporate and third sector organizations in different parts of the world. She is also a thought leader and experienced trainer on the themes of cross-border partnership building and management and nurturing young leaders for the future.

Presents a non-western perspective, offering a critical view of homogenisation of higher education in the name of globalization and internationalization

Critically examines the implications of positivism, rationality and modernisation for education

Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of current models and practices

Makes an important contribution to the use of psycho-spiritual mindfulness in international education