International Handbook of Education for Spirituality, Care and Wellbeing

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Souza, Marian. (Editor), Francis, Leslie J. (Editor), OHiggins-Norman, James. (Editor), Scott, Daniel. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2009.
• Edition: 1.
• Series: International Handbooks of Religion and Education, 3
• Subjects: Education.; Early childhood education.; Education > Philosophy.; Religion and education.; Religion and Education.; Learning & Instruction.; Sociology of Education.; Childhood Education.; Educational Philosophy.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9018-9

Acknowledging and understanding spiritual formation is vital in contemporary education. This book explores the dynamic relationship between education and wellbeing. It examines the theory underpinning the practice of education in different societies where spirituality and care are believed to be at...

Table of Contents:

• Author Biographies
• General Introduction
• SECTION 1: The Psychology of Religion and Spirituality: Implications for Education and Wellbeing; Leslie J. Francis
• SECTION 2: The Role of Spirituality in Human Development and Identity; Daniel G. Scott
• SECTION 3: The Spiritual Dimension in Educational Programs and Environments to Promote Holistic Learning and Wellbeing; Marian de Souza
• SECTION 4: Integrating Spirituality, Care and Wellbeing in Educational Settings; James OHiggins-Norman
• Author Index
• Subject Index.