Alternative Conceptions Of The Spiritual

Author : Travis Dumsday
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2024-09-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350382657

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Alternative Conceptions of the Spiritual by Travis Dumsday Pdf

Contemporary analytic philosophy of religion and philosophical theology are known for being focused on issues pertaining specifically to Judeo-Christian theism. This volume answers the call for a novel work on a broader range of ideas about god(s), engaging with key concepts and neglected recent literature from other traditions on their own accord. Alternative Conceptions of the Spiritual engages with polytheism, henotheism, pandeism, cosmopsychism, world-soul ontologies, animism and theophanism as propounded by recent philosophers and by members of lesser-known non-western faith communities, new religious movements, and esoteric groups. Treating the topics with comparative philosophical exploration and assessment, Travis Dumsday brings Christian doctrines, specifically from an Eastern Orthodox perspective, into dialogue with these alternative viewpoints. A rich and nuanced understanding of non-traditional and contemporary notions of deities, it will be welcomed by scholars of analytic philosophy of religion and theology.

Author : Mal Leicester,Sohan Modgil
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135698621

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Spiritual and Religious Education by Mal Leicester,Sohan Modgil Pdf

Volume V distinguishes religious and spiritual education and takes a multi-faith approach to pedagogic, curricular and resource issues. The important area of collective worship is also addressed.

Author : Krishna Sivaraman
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 8120812549

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Hindu Spirituality by Krishna Sivaraman Pdf

Author : Ken Wilber
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2001-12-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781570628719

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The Eye of Spirit by Ken Wilber Pdf

One of the most influential American philosophers of our time presents his vision for a fully integrated world—a world that includes body, mind, soul, and spirit In this groundbreaking book, Ken Wilber uses his widely acknowledged “spectrum of consciousness” model to completely rewrite our approach to such important fields as psychology, spirituality, anthropology, cultural studies, art and literary theory, ecology, feminism, and planetary transformation. What would each of those fields look like if we wholeheartedly accepted the existence of not just body and mind but also soul and spirit? In a stunning display of integrative embrace, Wilber weaves these various fragments together into a coherent and compelling vision for the modern and postmodern world.

Author : William B. Parsons
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351607056

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Being Spiritual but Not Religious by William B. Parsons Pdf

In its most general sense, the term "Spiritual but Not Religious" denotes those who, on the one hand, are disillusioned with traditional institutional religion and, on the other hand, feel that those same traditions contain deep wisdom about the human condition. This edited collection speaks to what national surveys agree is a growing social phenomenon referred to as the "Spiritual but Not Religious Movement" (SBNRM). Each essay of the volume engages the past, present and future(s) of the SBNRM. Their collective contribution is analytic, descriptive, and prescriptive, taking stock of not only the various analyses of the SBNRM to date but also the establishment of a new ground upon which the continued academic discussion can take place. This volume is a watershed in the growing academic and public interest in the SBNRM. As such, it will vital reading for any academic involved in Religious Studies, Spirituality and Sociology.

Author : Jacqueline Watson,Marian de Souza,Ann Trousdale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136199110

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Global Perspectives on Spirituality and Education by Jacqueline Watson,Marian de Souza,Ann Trousdale Pdf

In recent decades, and around the world, much attention has been given to the role of spirituality in the education of children and young people. While educationalists share many common goals and values in nurturing the spiritual lives of children and young people, national and regional cultures, religions and politics have impacted on the approaches scholars and practitioners have adopted in their investigations and practices. The different contexts across nations and regions mean that educators face quite distinct conditions in which to frame their approaches to spiritual education and research, and the nature and impact of these differences is not yet understood. This book brings together thinkers from around the globe and sets them the task of explaining how their research on children’s spirituality and education has been shaped by the historical, cultural, religious and political contexts of the geographic region in which they work. The book presents contributions in three sections – Europe and Israel, Australasia, and The Americas– and concludes with a chapter highlighting what is common and what is contextually unique about global approaches to spirituality and education.

Author : Norman K Denzin,Michael D Giardina
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781315421315

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Qualitative Inquiry Outside the Academy by Norman K Denzin,Michael D Giardina Pdf

This volume of plenary addresses and other key presentations from the 2013 International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry shows how scholars convert inquiry into spaces of advocacy in the outside world. The original chapters engage in debate on how qualitative research can be best used to advance the causes of social justice while addressing racial, ethnic, gender, and environmental disparities in education, welfare, and health care. Twenty contributors from six countries and multiple academic disciplines present models, cases, and experiences to show how qualitative research can be used as an effective instrument for social change. Sponsored by the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.

Author : Andrew Village,Ralph W. Hood
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004382640

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Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 29 by Andrew Village,Ralph W. Hood Pdf

The general papers in Volume 29 of Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion cover a range of topics including psychological type, prayer, nature and well-being, psychobiography, coping with addiction, and the role of place in spirituality. The first special section on congregational studies draws on a range of large datasets from the National Church Life Surveys in Australia. Papers examine the factors that predict individual sense of belonging in Catholic parishes as well as congregational-level aspects of vitality, collective confidence, and innovativeness. The second special section examines the Ideological Surround Model and how it can help to better understand expressions of faith related to psychological constructs such as mindfulness, fundamentalism, and the ‘Dark Triad’ of Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy. Contributors are: Tania ap Siôn, Amanda (Mandy) Aspland, Dharma Arunachalam, Joel Gruneau Brulin, Zhuo Job Chen, Victor Counted, Giuseppe Crea, Robert Dixon, Martin Dowson, Deepti B. Duggi, Leslie J. Francis, Nima Ghorbani, Pehr Granqvist, Gill Hall, Douglas Hall, Nicole Hancock, Magnhild Høie, Ralph W. Hood Jr., Shanmukh Vasant Kamble, Thomas Lindgren, Ronald J. Morris, Miriam Pepper, Ruth Powell, Brooke M. Ruf, Sam Sterland, Fazlollaha Tavakoli, John-Kåre Vederhus, David C. Wang, P. J. Watson, and John K. Williams.

Author : Marian de Souza,LESLIE J. FRANCIS,James O'Higgins-Norman,Daniel G. Scott
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1238 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781402090189

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International Handbook of Education for Spirituality, Care and Wellbeing by Marian de Souza,LESLIE J. FRANCIS,James O'Higgins-Norman,Daniel G. Scott Pdf

Acknowledging and understanding spiritual formation is vital in contemporary education. This book explores the dynamic relationship between education and wellbeing. It examines the theory underpinning the practice of education in different societies where spirituality and care are believed to be at the heart of all educational experiences. The book recognizes that, regardless of the context or type of educational experience, education is a caring activity in which the development of the whole person - body, mind and spirit - is a central aim for teachers and educators in both formal and informal learning. The chapters in this handbook present and discuss topics that focus on spirituality as an integral part of human experience and, consequently, essential to educational programs which aim to address personal and communal identity, foster resilience, empathy and compassion, and promote meaning and connectedness.

Author : Brian Steensland,Jaime Kucinskas,Anna Sun
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780197565001

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Situating Spirituality by Brian Steensland,Jaime Kucinskas,Anna Sun Pdf

"Spirituality is in the spotlight. While levels of religious belief and observance are declining in much of the Western world, interest in spirituality is surging. This volume advances our understanding of contemporary spirituality by highlighting its profoundly social dimensions. It demonstrates how spirituality is shaped by its religious, cultural, and political contexts; how embodied and collective spiritual practices undergird spiritual life and intersect with social characteristics (e.g., race, gender, and sexuality); and how spirituality is impacted by power relations and institutional arrangements. The contributors are leading international scholars and their chapters address spirituality in a wide range of religious and global contexts"--

Author : William R. Crockett
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814663752

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Eucharist: Symbol of Transformation by William R. Crockett Pdf

Doctor Crockett traces the evolution of Eucharistic traditions - traditions which reflect the cultural diversity characteristic of the regions in which they were produced - and compares them to our Eucharistic celebrations today, exploring as well the relationship between Eucharist and justice.

Author : Martin Dowson,Stuart Devenish,Maureen Miner
Publisher : IAP
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781617358067

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Beyond Well-Being by Martin Dowson,Stuart Devenish,Maureen Miner Pdf

This volume arose out of a deep concern to assist people in their struggle to lead a flourishing life. Fractured, stressed, relationally broken and spiritually empty people may instinctively reach for the supposed panacea of happiness. But happiness is often a transitory state. More stable and worthwhile than the pursuit of happiness is leading a flourishing life. But what is flourishing? Is spirituality necessary for human flourishing and, if so, in what ways might spirituality provide a unique and important contribution to flourishing? The volume provides complementary yet diverse accounts of human flourishing. Each account argues that spirituality in general, and Christian spirituality in particular, are vital contributors to flourishing. The volume will be valuable for those who are dissatisfied with popular hedonistic approaches to flourishing. Such people are ready for a change in approach, but often do not have a clear alternative in view. The Volume will provide a clear alternative to popular culture‘s representation of the flourishing person, which is largely vested in conspicuous consumption. The book will also be valuable for those who have considered alternatives to popular culture, but who lack an informed basis on which to evaluate these alternatives. Finally, the book will be valuable for those who are committed to Christian spirituality but may not appreciate the rich resources which Christian faith offers for human flourishing. Amongst the latter group are included Christian leaders such as priests and pastors, voluntary church workers and lay people who may or may not be involved in formal religion but who long to flourish in their own lives and to enable others to do the same.

Author : Richard Rothe
Publisher : S.R. Briggs
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Christian life
ISBN : UOM:39015005695468

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Still Hours by Richard Rothe Pdf

Author : Ostad Elahi
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791481202

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Knowing the Spirit by Ostad Elahi Pdf

Ostad Elahi's Knowing the Spirit provides a concise and remarkably illuminating philosophic account of our unique place in the universe: of the creative expressions of the divine Spirit throughout nature, and of the process of the soul's deepening perfection through all the challenges and lessons of our existence in this world and beyond. This revealing book draws together in a single vision those symbolic teachings and spiritual insights familiar to many Western readers today through the classical mystical poetry of Rumi, Hafez, and Attar. The historical context and language of this study are marked by the confluence of classical Islamic philosophy and spirituality, including Sufi thought, and their scriptural sources. But Elahi's thought integrates those influences and marks them with the magisterial imprint of his own profound spiritual experience and characteristic simplicity, openness, and directness of expression. This volume offers a singular masterpiece of recent spiritual thought, opening up fundamental human perspectives and possibilities too often clouded by the distractions of current events. The emphatic universality of both the subject and presentation of Knowing the Spirit points the way to unsuspected bridges between different civilizations and religious traditions, indeed to the prospect of an inclusive "science of spirituality" based on the common ground of each person's spiritual life and experience.

Author : Anna Fedele,Kim E. Knibbe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780429853180

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Secular Societies, Spiritual Selves? by Anna Fedele,Kim E. Knibbe Pdf

Secular Societies, Spiritual Selves? is the first volume to address the gendered intersections of religion, spirituality and the secular through an ethnographic approach. The book examines how ‘spirituality’ has emerged as a relatively ‘silent’ category with which people often signal that they are looking for a way to navigate between the categories of the religious and the secular, and considers how this is related to gendered ways of being and relating. Using a lived religion approach the contributors analyse the intersections between spirituality, religion and secularism in different geographical areas, ranging from the Netherlands, Portugal and Italy to Canada, the United States and Mexico. The chapters explore the spiritual experiences of women and their struggle for a more gender equal way of approaching the divine, as well as the experience of men and of those who challenge binary sexual identities advocating for a queer spirituality. This volume will be of interest to anthropologists and sociologists as well as scholars in other disciplines who seek to understand the role of spirituality in creating the complex gendered dynamics of modern societies.