"With sixty-seven scholars from four continents and many diverse
disciplines contributing as authors to the volume; with fourteen
scholars from around the world serving as editorial advisors; with
financial support provided by the John Templeton Foundation via
Search Institute; with frequent conversations occurring with
colleagues at Fuller Theological Seminary; and with the careful
attention of editorial work provided by Sage publications, this
handbook provides a remarkable contribution toward those ends."
-JOURNAL OF YOUTH AND THEOLOGY "Research into spiritual development
during childhood and adolescence has . . . yearned for the stimulus
of integration, cross-fertilization, and internationalization,
across conceptual boundaries, methodological divisions, religious
traditions, and local interests. The Handbook of Spiritual
Development in Childhood and Adolescence sets out to meet this need
and does so with skill and with authority, by identifying the key
themes and by drawing on the best minds to address those themes.
Research communities and faith communities have been well served by
this pioneering initiative." - The Revd Professor Leslie J Francis
PhD, ScD, DD, University of Wales, Bangor, UK The Handbook of
Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence breaks new
ground by articulating the state of knowledge in the area of
childhood and adolescent spiritual development. Featuring a rich
array of theory and research from an international assortment of
leading social scientists in multiple disciplines, this book
represents work from diverse traditions and approaches - making it
an invaluable resource for scholars across a variety of disciplines
and organizations. Key Features: Presents a wealth of
interdisciplinary theory and research, as well as proposals for
future areas of inquiry, to help move spiritual development into a
mainstream field of learning Provides the first comprehensive
collection of social science research on spiritual development in
childhood and adolescence to introduce the topic engagingly to
students Features the works of scholars from around the world in
multiple disciplines (psychology, sociology, anthropology,
medicine, and educational philosophy) to present a diversity of
traditions and approaches Includes introductions to the volume as
well as to each section that provide overviews and syntheses of key
concepts The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and
Adolescence is a key resource for academics, researchers, and
students in departments of Psychology, Family Studies, and
Religious Studies. It is particularly useful for courses in
Developmental Psychology, Human Development (especially child and
adolescent development), Psychology of Religion, and Sociology of
Religion. It also will be invaluable for professionals working with
young people, including educators, religious leaders, and health
practitioners.
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