Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5382-014X
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
8-2026
Abstract
The concept of global citizenship can be traced back to the Greek and Roman periods in Western civilization, as well as to ancient Eastern philosophies. Representing both a prescriptive ideal and an aspirational faith in humanity, the notion is closely linked to the historical development of cosmopolitanism, transnationalism, and transnationality. This study first reviews the rich historical roots and core values of global citizenship, along with the growing need for global citizenship education in the modern era. It then highlights several influential individuals who strongly championed its principles, including theoretical physicist and Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein and internationalist and educator Hamilton Holt. Using the educational experience of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, as a case study, this research also outlines how a small liberal arts institution in the United States promotes global citizenship education as a means of addressing the challenges of the twenty-first century.
Published In
Presented at the 2026 Eurasia Convention in the Republic of Korea.
Publication Title
Proceedings of the 2026 Eurasia Convention
Included in
Contemplative Education Commons, Global Studies Commons, Higher Education Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons