Tourism and Religion: A Case Study—Visiting Students in Israeli Universities


 

Publication Date: January 2003

Publisher: Sage Publications, inc.

Author(s): Erik H. Cohen

Research Area: Culture and religion; Education

Keywords: American Jews; Israel experience

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

The factors motivating students to take part in overseas study programs are instrumental in understanding the phenomenon of visiting students and other participants in educational tours to Israel. In this study, the reasons why American Jewish students come to study in Israel are examined. Multidimensional data analysis reveals four motivational categories: religion, tourism, religion and tourism combined, and other