What is service-learning?
Service-Learning integrates academic learning with community service. Messiah College students participate in an authentic service activity which meets goals identified by the community (Northern Ireland) and critically reflect on that activity. As a result of their experiences, students gain a deep understanding of the culture, a commitment to socially responsible citizenship, and develop skills and understandings needed to contribute to civic well-being.
In a brief activity following a discussion about peace & reconciliation, LJHS students drew what they thought their country could look like someday beyond the religious conflict:
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"Identity is not in a flag.
Catholics don't like Britain's flag. Protestants want to be British, but we [Northern Ireland] don't know which to agree on." -LJHS Student "Forgiveness is...
a process, difficult, understanding, peace, something that should be done, hope." |