This bibliographic essay describes and discusses important books in a variety of thematic areas associated with the New Age Movement, which is a distinctive communicative phenomenon characterized by unconventional beliefs and activities. The essay argues that the single subject pervading the peculiar phenomena and puzzling thoughtful critics is…

This paper describes the content, techniques, and benefits of a life history course, which was designed to extend the traditional goal of psychological development through autobiography into a spiritual context. The three major components of the course are described. The format of the lectures is presented, focusing on concepts, ideas, and tools…

Faith stage development of Catholic college seniors was compared with their levels of denominational affiliation as a follow-up of a similar study of the students during their sophomore year. The students were male and female dormitory residents from the liberal arts and business schools of an eastern Catholic university. Affiliation was defined…

The document provides information about Courage to Teach (CTT) quarterly retreats for the personal and professional renewal of teachers, administrators, and counselors in the public schools. CTT retreats focus on renewing the inner lives of professionals in education. Information on what to expect, eligibility, schedule, venue, costs, and…

Recognizing that aggression in children can lead to severe problems at home, in school, and in the community, this book is a guide to help parents address the negative child behaviors of whining, teasing others, throwing temper tantrums, fighting, or intentionally hurting others. Part 1 of the book, focusing on recognizing aggression, defines…

Describes a study examining the spiritual experiences among young adults in Ontario to help inform efforts to revise teacher education programs in Canada. Highlights the diversity of subjects' spiritual experiences and describes three typologies of individual spiritual development. Reviews the roles of the church, university, and school in teacher…

This study used a sample of 2,379 seventh through twelfth graders in 5 Protestant denominations to test the hypothesis that parental influences on religious faith are mediated through peer selection and congregation selection. Findings revealed that peer and parental influence remained stable during the adolescent years. Parental influence did not…

Reviews three books: "The Schoolhome: Rethinking Schools for Changing Families," by Jane Martin; "Godly Play," by Jerome Berryman; and "Five Kingdoms: An Illustrated Guide to the Phyla of Life on Earth," by Margulis and Schwartz. (TJQ)

A study surveyed the views of 53 social work faculty in 4 institutions concerning the place of spirituality in the social work curriculum. Results show considerable support for a course on the subject. Possible explanations for opposition are examined, and suggestions for introducing spirituality content into the curriculum are offered.…

Describes educational thinkers who pursue the intangibles in relation to children's education, and argues these intangibles are equally important as developing cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills. Enumerates the universal needs of the educational process as including dialog (good listening and observation), bonding, and a spiritual…

Ongoing discussions about spiritual awareness and values in British outdoor education address their role in helping adolescents develop a strong positive identity; definition of values and spirituality; and assessment of client needs, especially with respect to cultural differences. Collaboration with the fields of transpersonal psychology and…

Addresses the question of how school leaders can foster faith development among faculty members so the faith witness they give to students is as informed and vibrant as possible. Describes the success of the program "Sharing the Faith" in stimulating faculty growth at Northwest Catholic High School in Connecticut. (VWC)

Using the randomly selected subsample of 1,000 youth (472 boys, M age = 12.2 years, SD = 1.5; 528 girls, M age = 12.1 years, SD = 1.4) drawn by Dowling, Getsdottir, Anderson, von Eye, and Lerner (in press) from a Search Institute (1984) archival data set, Young Adolescents and Their Parents (YAP), this research employed structural equation…

In this article, a youth who is transformed from a troublemaker to a model student offers his advice on what it takes to reclaim kids like himself. Sections include: (1) The Outside Will; (2) Will Unfolding; (3) The Transition; (4) Potential Realized; (5) A Conversation with the Inside Kid; and (6) Suggestions from the Inside Kid.

Innovative programs in male spirituality can help college men challenge conventional masculine gender roles and envision creative ways of being men.