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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823566403321

Titolo

Making meaning : embracing spirituality, faith, religion, and life purpose in student affairs / / edited by Jenny L. Small ; foreword by Christopher MacDonald-Dennis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Sterling, Virginia : , : Stylus, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-62036-277-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (214 pages) : illustrations, tables

Disciplina

378.197

Soggetti

Student affairs services - Moral and ethical aspects - United States

Counseling in higher education - Moral and ethical aspects - United States

College students - Religious life - United States

Universities and colleges - United States - Religion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction / Jenny L. Small -- The evolution of spiritual and faith development theories / Sam Siner -- A historical and research overview of religious/worldview identification in higher education / Vivienne Felix and Nicholas A. Bowman -- What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding?, or, Why higher education is finally talking about faith, belief, meaning, and purpose / Tricia A. Seifert -- The role of professional associations in advancing spirituality, faith, religion, and life purpose in student affairs / Dafina-Lazarus Stewart -- Professional associations as collaborations and support networks for student affairs professionals / Sharon Lobdell -- Campus practice in support of spirituality, faith, religion, and life purpose : what has been accomplished and where do we go next? / Kathleen M. Goodman, Katie Wilson, and Z Nicolazzo -- Personal exploration and national trends : the future for students of all faith backgrounds / Frank Shushok, Jr. and Patricia A. Perillo -- Conclusions / Jenny L. Small.