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Author(s): Jenny L. Small; Christopher MacDonald-Dennis
ISBN(s): 9781620362778, 1620362775
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 6.77 MB
Year: 2015
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1620362775 
ISBN 13: 9781620362778
Author: Jenny L Small, Christopher MacDonald Dennis

This book addresses religion and secularism as critical and contested elements of college student diversity. It both examines why and how this topic has become an integral aspect of the field of student affairs, and considers how scholars and practitioners should engage in the discussion, as well as the extent to which they should be involved in students’ crises of faith, spiritual struggles, and questions of life purpose.Part history of the field, part prognostication for the future, the contributing authors discuss how student affairs has reached this critical juncture in its relationship with religious and secular diversity and why this development is poised to create lasting change on college campuses. Section I of this book focuses on the research on spirituality, faith, religion, and life purpose; considers the evolution of faith development theories from not only Christian perspectives but Muslim, Jewish, atheist and other secular worldviews; examines the influence of faith frames in students’ daily lives; and addresses the impact of campus climate for religion/spirituality, as well as the relationship between religious minority/majority status, on student outcomes. It concludes by tracing the pendulum swing from higher education’s historical foundation in religion to the science-focused, religion-averse 20th century, and now to a fragile middle position, in which religious and secular diversity are being seriously considered and embraced.Section II analyzes the role professional associations play in advancing the student affairs field’s commitment to spirituality, faith and life purpose; the degree of support they offer to practitioners as they examine their own religious and secular identities, and envisages potential new programming, resources, and networks.Section III describes a number of programs and services developed by practitioners and faculty members working in this area on their campuses; synthesizes these developments for an examination of where best practices stand today; and imagines the future of institutionalizing higher education’s support for students’ explorations of spirituality, faith, religion, and life purpose.Making Meaning provides a comprehensive resource for student affairs scholars and practitioners seeking to understand these topics and apply them in their own research and daily work.

Making Meaning Embracing Spirituality Faith Religion and Life Purpose in Student Affairs 1st Table of contents:

  • Part I: Theoretical Foundations

    • Chapter 1: Understanding Spirituality and Faith Development

      • Developmental theories of faith and spirituality (e.g., Fowler’s Stages of Faith)

      • Key concepts: religion vs. spirituality

    • Chapter 2: The Role of Religion in College Students’ Lives

      • Influence of religious traditions and practices on identity formation

    • Chapter 3: Meaning-Making and Purpose in Life

      • Theories of meaning and purpose, and their implications for higher education

  • Part II: Spirituality in the Context of Student Affairs

    • Chapter 4: Integrating Spirituality in Student Development

      • How spirituality intersects with identity development, cognitive growth, and emotional maturity

    • Chapter 5: Campus Culture and Spiritual Life

      • The role of campus ministries, student religious organizations, and secular spaces

    • Chapter 6: Creating Inclusive Environments for Diverse Faiths

      • Approaches to fostering a pluralistic and inclusive environment for spiritual and religious diversity

  • Part III: Practical Approaches for Student Affairs Professionals

    • Chapter 7: Supporting Students’ Spiritual and Religious Growth

      • Best practices for student affairs professionals in supporting spiritual exploration

    • Chapter 8: Counseling and Spiritual Guidance in Student Affairs

      • Ethical considerations and challenges in providing spiritual counseling

    • Chapter 9: Programming and Initiatives for Spiritual Development

      • Designing programs that foster meaning-making and spiritual development on campus

  • Part IV: Faith, Meaning, and Identity in Practice

    • Chapter 10: Navigating the Intersection of Faith, Identity, and Social Justice

      • Understanding the role of spirituality in social justice and activism

    • Chapter 11: Faith and the College Student’s Search for Purpose

      • How students engage with life purpose during their college years

    • Chapter 12: Addressing the Spiritual Crisis of College Students

      • Crisis points in faith and meaning-making, such as existential questioning, loss, and identity conflict

  • Part V: The Future of Spirituality and Meaning-Making in Higher Education

    • Chapter 13: Emerging Trends in Spirituality and Faith-Based Student Affairs

      • How changing cultural and societal dynamics influence spiritual engagement on campuses

    • Chapter 14: The Role of Technology and Online Communities in Spiritual Development

      • The impact of digital spaces on religious expression and spirituality

    • Chapter 15: Preparing Future Student Affairs Professionals to Embrace Spirituality

      • Training and development for student affairs professionals to address the spiritual needs of students

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