New Directions for Youth Development: Spiritual Development, edited by Peter L. Benson, Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, and Kathryn L. Hong.
Many questions of identity and purpose are also, at their core, questions of spiritual development. Drawing on the global research of the Center for Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence, this volume frames a new, deeper dialogue about the intersections between positive youth development and spiritual development. Its contributors explore ways to integrate spiritual development and youth development to strengthen theory, research, and practice.
Published in 2008 by Wiley/Jossey-Bass.
The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence, edited by Eugene C. Roehlkepartain, Pamela E. King, Linda M. Wagener, and Peter L. Benson.
More than 75 scholars examine the current state of scientific theory and research on spiritual development, addressing its definition, relation to other domains of development, ecological contexts, outcomes, and implications for the future in research and practice. Published in 2006 by Sage.
Nurturing Child and Adolescent Spirituality: Perspectives from the World’s Religious Traditions, edited by Karen Marie Yust, Aostre N. Johnson, Sandy E. Sasso, and Eugene C. Roehlkepartain.
More than 40 religious scholars examine how the spiritual lives of children and youth are understood and nurtured in the world’s religious traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Published in 2006 by Rowman & Littlefield.
Schools with Spirit: Nurturing the Inner Lives of Children and Teachers, edited by Linda Lantieri
Is it possible to nurture our spiritual lives in a school setting without violating the beliefs of families or the separation of church and state? Yes, say the 14 contributors to this inspiring collection of essays from educators who are thoughtfully working on this question.
