Faith Lives Of Women And Girls Qualitative Research Perspectives, The
By Nicola Slee
This groundbreaking collection brings together original qualitative research that explores the rich and varied spiritual journeys of women and girls across different life stages and cultural backgrounds. Drawing from practitioners and researchers throughout the United Kingdom, the book offers deep insights into how faith develops, transforms, and sustains women from childhood through adulthood.
The research encompasses diverse spiritual traditions and practices, revealing the unique ways women experience and express their faith. Through ethnographic studies, oral histories, interviews, and case studies, readers encounter authentic voices sharing their spiritual struggles, discoveries, and growth. The book examines pivotal moments of transition and transformation in women's faith development, illuminating experiences that often remain hidden or underexplored.
Contributors range from emerging scholars to established feminist theologians, creating a dynamic conversation about women's spiritual lives. The research spans various religious and cultural contexts, offering perspectives that reflect the complexity of contemporary faith experiences. Each chapter provides fresh understanding of how women navigate questions of meaning, purpose, and divine connection throughout their lives.
Beyond academic insight, this work serves as a practical resource for those engaged in ministry, counseling, or spiritual direction with women and girls. The authentic stories and research findings offer valuable guidance for anyone seeking to better understand and support women's spiritual development in diverse community settings.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Women
- ✓ Explore Christian women
- ✓ Explore Femmes dans le christianisme
- ✓ Explore Vie religieuse
- ✓ Explore Women in christianity
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore Feminist theology
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Details
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Ashgate Publishing Group
- ISBN-13
- 9781409446187
- ISBN-10
- 1409446182
- Pages
- 261
- Language
- EN
