The spiritual dimension of childhood

Kate Adams, Richard Woolley, Brendan Hyde

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Abstract

This book takes an in-depth look at spirituality and its continual expression in children, to support those working with children in developing their own perceptions and interaction with them.

The authors outline exactly what is understood by contemporary spirituality, and discuss the importance of context in a consideration of spirituality. They explore key issues in understanding children's spirituality under three broad headings: children's voices - how they are often lost in the context of spirituality and what the implications of that loss are; children's worlds - how children draw on the spiritual as a means of addressing notions of meaning and value in life; and children's lives - how context shapes the spiritual dimension.

Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, this accessible book will enrich the working practices of educators and other professionals who work with children, and will also be of interest to parents and anyone interested in children's spirituality.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherJessica Kingsley
Number of pages160
ISBN (Electronic)9781846427909
ISBN (Print)9781843106029
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2008

Keywords

  • children's spirituality
  • child's voice
  • children's dreams

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