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The Mystery of Spirit: Implications for Integrating a Spiritual Perspective in Secular Education

The Mystery of Spirit: Implications for Integrating a Spiritual Perspective in Secular Education

Robert (Bob) H. London
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781668463710|ISBN10: 1668463717|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668463758|EISBN13: 9781668463727
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6371-0.ch004
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London, Robert (Bob) H. "The Mystery of Spirit: Implications for Integrating a Spiritual Perspective in Secular Education." Supporting Children and Youth Through Spiritual Education, edited by Mubina Hassanali Kirmani, et al., IGI Global, 2023, pp. 62-80. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6371-0.ch004

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London, R. B. (2023). The Mystery of Spirit: Implications for Integrating a Spiritual Perspective in Secular Education. In M. Kirmani, A. Chapman, B. Steele, M. Moallem, & S. Schroth (Eds.), Supporting Children and Youth Through Spiritual Education (pp. 62-80). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-6371-0.ch004

Chicago

London, Robert (Bob) H. "The Mystery of Spirit: Implications for Integrating a Spiritual Perspective in Secular Education." In Supporting Children and Youth Through Spiritual Education, edited by Mubina Hassanali Kirmani, et al., 62-80. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2023. https://doi.org/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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