Bridges of Faith and Community: The Role of Korean Immigrant Churches in Newcomer Integration in Montreal, Canada

• 발행기관: 한국캐나다학회
• 저자명: Seong Man Park
• 간행물 정보: 『Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies (APJCS)』Vol.31 No.1, 75~95쪽, 전체 21쪽
• 주제분류: 사회과학 > 지역학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2025.06.30

국문 초록

This study explores the roles of Korean immigrant churches in Montreal, Canada in supporting the integration and settlement of newly arrived Korean immigrants. Using a qualitative methodology based on semi-structured interviews with 17 first-generation immigrant adults, the research investigates perceptions of the responsibilities and practical functions of the church beyond its spiritual guidance. Findings of the study reveal that Korean immigrant churches serve as vital hubs of emotional, informational, and social support. Participants emphasized the importance of churches offering settlement-related help, such as navigating bureaucratic systems, supporting language acquisition, and promoting emotional resilience. However, views varied on whether such support should be a formal institutional responsibility or an informal extension of church fellowship. The study also highlights the synergistic potential of collaboration between churches and non-religious Korean community organizations, such as the Association of Koreans in Montreal, employment centers, and cultural groups, to support integration. It emphasizes the need for government cooperation with ethnic institutions, especially within the complex linguistic landscape of Quebec under Bill 96. This research offers critical insights into the lived experiences of Korean newcomers in Montreal, Quebec and recommends policy frameworks that leverage both faith-based and community-based infrastructures to enhance immigrant settlement outcomes.

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Introduction

Research Context and Background

Research Method

Findings

Discussion

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키워드

Korean Immigrant Churches Newcomer Integration Ethnic Communities in Canada Multicultural Montreal Faith-Based Settlement Support

참고문헌

• Current Sociology
• Emerging trends in the social and behavioral sciences
• American Behavioral Scientist
• SAGE publications
• Interdisciplinary Studies in Society, Law, and Politics
• Korean Immigrants in Canada: Perspectives on Migration, Integration, and the Family
• Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts
• Language socialization in bilingual and multilingual context
• Urban Studies
• International Migration Review
• OLBI working papers
• Language, Culture and Curriculum
• Studies in Linguistics
• Korean Comparative Government Review
• Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies
• English Language & Literature Teaching
• Teachers College Press
• Modern English Education
• Journal of International Migration and Integration