Recognition of seven spiritual identities and its implications on children

Seven spiritual identities are determined based on a study conducted on a group of 125 participants. The objective of the study was to examine (a) how spirituality is experienced individually and collectively; and (b) identify the commonalities and differences in spiritual experiences. The participa...

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Main Author: Kirmani, Mubina Hassanali (Author)
Contributors: Kirmani, Sanaullah
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2009
In: International journal of children's spirituality
Year: 2009, Volume: 14, Issue: 4, Pages: 369-383
Further subjects:B Religious Diversity
B spiritual theory
B Education
B Spiritual Development
B classroom strategies
B spiritual identities
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Summary:Seven spiritual identities are determined based on a study conducted on a group of 125 participants. The objective of the study was to examine (a) how spirituality is experienced individually and collectively; and (b) identify the commonalities and differences in spiritual experiences. The participants ranged in age from 17 to over 55, and were recruited from three sources. One group consisted of an on‐campus population of undergraduate students majoring in different disciplines. The second group consisted of faculty and students who attended annual seminars on ‘Spirituality and Children’. The third group consisted of participants at meetings and conferences who volunteered to participate in the study. Altogether they formed a self‐selected sample of 29 males and 96 females, representing different religious and non‐religious backgrounds. Based on the analysis seven spiritual identities are recognised and presented and broad classroom strategies for professionals working with children are discussed.
ISSN:1469-8455
Reference:Errata "Erratum (2010)"
Contains:Enthalten in: International journal of children's spirituality
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13644360903293630