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Mayhew, Matthew J.; Rockenbach, Alyssa N. – Journal of College and Character, 2021
The purpose of this article is to introduce the theory of interfaith learning and development to the scholarly community. Building on the work of others, the authors adopted an interdisciplinary, equity-oriented approach to developing the theory, which also serves as the basis for a framework intended to guide and inform interfaith practice.…
Descriptors: Religious Education, Spiritual Development, World Views, Student Attitudes
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Riggers-Piehl, Tiffani; Sax, Linda J. – Journal of College and Character, 2018
The influence of faculty on student academic and affective development is well-documented. Positive interactions with faculty are related to increases in student retention, GPA, and well-being, but less is known about how student-faculty interaction relates to students' spiritual development. Drawing upon faith development theory and considering…
Descriptors: Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Spiritual Development, Teaching Methods
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Small, Jenny L. – Journal of College and Character, 2015
This article addresses the topic of teaching and how graduate students in higher education, as future faculty members and other types of educators, learn to support the faith identities of their future students. Through a series of guest teaching opportunities at different institutional types, the author shared her understandings of the spiritual…
Descriptors: Spiritual Development, Beliefs, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Religion
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Bringman Baxter, Katie – Journal of College and Character, 2013
Pluralism and engagement with diverse religious, secular, and spiritual worldviews can contribute significantly to college student growth and civic engagement. But these concepts can be difficult to measure in the framework of student learning. This article describes a process and product undertaken by Elon University, Interfaith Youth Core, and…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Spiritual Development, Religious Factors, College Students