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Spirituality And Contemporary Higher Education, Michael D. Waggoner
Spirituality And Contemporary Higher Education, Michael D. Waggoner
Faculty Publications
Though religion played a central role in the founding of U.S. higher education, over the centuries, its influence was diluted by competing secular emphases. In recent decades, religion has seen a resurgence in academic and co-curricular attention on campuses. In addition, a spirituality not based on religion has gained increasing attention. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the phenomenon of spirituality in contemporary higher education. The author discusses the recent appearance of spiritualty on campus, relates what research says about the potential benefits of and challenges in addressing spirituality in higher education, and examines some …
Student Affairs Approaches To Religion And Spirituality In U.S. Public Higher Education, Kayla J. Stafford
Student Affairs Approaches To Religion And Spirituality In U.S. Public Higher Education, Kayla J. Stafford
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
The field of student affairs addresses diversity and inclusion for all students; however, the student affairs profession may not provide support and resources for all developmental identities. There are a small number of public institutions that provide resources to help address and support students’ religious and spiritual development. It is known that private colleges are able to provide spiritual and religious resources for students, but the current study investigates the opportunities that lie within public universities. Literature has provided evidence of the importance of religious and spiritual discussions and resources for holistic student development, and the significance of this study …