Relational Spirituality Among Adult Students in Nontraditional Programs

This article presents some of the findings from a recent study on adult students (25 years and older) in Christian nontraditional programs and the implications these findings have for Christian higher education. One goal of the study was to develop a better understanding of adult spirituality. Utili...

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Main Author: Olson, Chris G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2011
In: Christian higher education
Year: 2011, Volume: 10, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 276-295
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