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The Mystery of Spirit: Implications for Integrating a Spiritual Perspective in Secular Education
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Author(s): Robert (Bob) H. London (California State University, San Bernardino, USA)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 19
Source title:
Supporting Children and Youth Through Spiritual Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mubina Hassanali Kirmani (Towson University, USA), Amy L. Chapman (Columbia University, USA), Barbara M. Steele (Towson University, USA), Mahnaz Moallem (Towson University, USA)and Stephen T. Schroth (Towson University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6371-0.ch004
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Abstract
This chapter addresses how educators can integrate a spiritual perspective in secular education, describing an approach based on an integration of cognitive developmental/constructionist theory with principles of spiritual psychology consistent with a variety of spiritual traditions: an approach that provides guidelines for nurturing a healthy development in students, as well as building a strong foundation for their healthy development as an adult. However, the purpose of this chapter is not to present a comprehensive discussion of what it means to integrate a spiritual perspective in secular education, but rather to focus on concepts that are essential to integrating a spiritual perspective, but typically are not emphasized in other approaches. Specifically, the focus is on the general process implied by a transformative approach to education from a spiritual perspective, addressing three general topics: the mystery of Spirit, building a foundation for adult spiritual growth, and the need for inner work.
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