Spirituality in college students' lives
Subtitle: translating research into practice
By: edited by Alyssa Bryant Rockenbach, Matthew J. Mayhew
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9780415895057; 9780415895064; 9780203118979
Subjects: EDUCATION / Higher; College students; Religious life; Spiritual formation
Description: "Spirituality in College Students' Lives draws on data from a large-scale national survey examining the spiritual development of undergraduates and how colleges and universities can be more effective in facilitating students' spiritual growth. In this book, contributors from the fields of education, psychology, sociology, social work, and religion present research-based studies that explore the importance of students' spirituality and the impact of the college experience on their spiritual development. Offering a wide range of theoretical perspectives and worldviews, this volume also includes reflections from distinguished researchers and practitioners which highlight implications for practice. This original edited collection explores: Emerging theoretical frames and analytical approaches; differences in spiritual expressions and experiences among sub-populations; the impact of campus contexts; and how college experiences shape spiritual outcomes.  Spirituality in College Students' Lives is an important resource for higher education and student affairs faculty, administrators, and practitioners interested in nurturing the inner lives of college students"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.