CAWL

Promoting and encouraging Christian scholarship in the academic community as well as Christian values in the teaching of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

2026 Annual Conference

Help Support CAWL

As a nonprofit organization, we depend on membership fees and donations from our supporters to continue our work. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated!

To donate to CAWL, click here.

Dates: TBD

Pepperdine University

The CAWL annual conference is the highlight of our organization. Each year we gather at different Christian universities to share academic research, network with colleagues, and to promote the integration of faith and learning.

Conference Flyer: Coming soon!

Call for Papers: Coming soon!

Proposal submissions should be sent to the email address listed in the Call for Papers.

Membership

Become a member of CAWL! We welcome you to our community of foreign language educators and students who are striving to integrate a deeper Christian faith into the foreign language classroom! Membership fees include a subscription to the Journal for Christianity and World Languages.

The Journal (JCWL)

The Journal of Christianity and World Languages (JCWL) is a resource that fills a unique niche in higher education through peer reviewed academic articles and dialogue in the field. A copy of the journal is included in the annual membership fees. To learn more about the journal including information about publishing or serving as a peer reviewer, see the JCWL homepage.