Spiritual development
Book Description
In an era where young people navigate increasingly complex questions of identity and purpose, this thoughtful exploration examines the vital intersection between spiritual growth and youth development. Drawing from extensive global research conducted by the Search Institute's Center for Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence, Peter L. Benson presents a framework for understanding how adolescents grapple with life's most fundamental questions.
The book addresses core inquiries that shape young lives: How do teenagers develop their deepest commitments and discover their place within family, community, and the broader universe? What drives their search for meaning and identity that extends beyond themselves? These spiritual development questions lie at the heart of adolescent growth, representing both humanity's greatest potential and its most challenging struggles.
Contributors to this volume explore practical ways to weave spiritual development into youth-focused programs and research. They recognize that when young people find healthy answers to these profound questions, they flourish. However, when these same searches lead to alienation or destructive paths, the consequences can be severe.
As national youth-serving organizations increasingly recognize the importance of addressing spiritual dimensions in our diverse society, this work provides essential insights. It offers a foundation for those committed to supporting holistic, positive development in all young people, acknowledging spirituality as an integral component of healthy growth rather than a separate consideration.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 142 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Youth development
- ✓ Explore Spiritual formation
- ✓ Explore Teenagers
- ✓ Deepen your spiritual understanding
- ✓ Explore Youth
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life
- ✓ Explore Youth in development
- ✓ Explore Spiritual direction
