Description
Book SynopsisAddresses the growing movement for incorporating spirituality as an important aspect of the meaning and purpose of higher education.
Table of ContentsForeword vii
Alexander W. Astin, Helen S. Astin
Preface xiii
The Authors xvii
Part One: Framing Perspectives 1
1 Our Orientation 5
Arthur W. Chickering
2 The Dynamics of Spirituality and the Religious Experience 37
Liesa Stamm
3 The Influence of Religion and Spirituality in Shaping American Higher Education 66
Liesa Stamm
Part Two: Institutional Amplification 93
4 Policy Issues: Legislative and Institutional 97
Arthur W. Chickering
5 Curricular Content and Powerful Pedagogy 113
Arthur W. Chickering
6 The Place of Spirituality in the Mission and Work of College Student Affairs 145
Jon C. Dalton
7 Integrating Spirit and Community in Higher Education 165
Jon C. Dalton
Part Three: Getting There from Here 187
8 Planned Change and Professional Development 189
Arthur W. Chickering
9 Assessing Ineffable Outcomes 220
Arthur W. Chickering, with Marcia Mentkowski
10 Leadership for Recovering Spirit 243
Liesa Stamm
11 Principles and Practices for Strengthening Moral and Spiritual Growth in College 272
Jon C. Dalton
Appendix A: University of Missouri-Columbia Policy Statement 283
Appendix B: Illustrative Course Syllabi 294
Appendix C:Rutgers Evaluation and Dissemination Plans 310
Appendix D: Teacher Formation Evaluation Results 316
Appendix E: Inventory for Assessing the Moral and Spiritual Growth Initiatives of Colleges and Universities 318
Jon C. Dalton
References 331
Name Index 345
Subject Index 351
