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The quest for meaning and wholeness : spiritual and religious connections in the lives of college faculty / Jennifer A. Lindholm ; foreword by Alexander and Helen Astin

Author
Lindholm, Jennifer A., 1968-
Additional Titles
Spiritual and religious connections in the lives of college faculty
Published
San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
xxii, 261 pages ; 24 cm
Additional Creators
Astin, Alexander W. and Astin, Helen S., 1932-2015

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Contents
Spirituality and Higher Education -- The Meaningfulness of Spirituality and Religion in Faculty Members' Lives -- Spiritual Quest -- Ethic of Caring, Ecumenical Worldview, and Charitable Involvement -- Religious Faith and Perspectives -- Equanimity -- Higher Education and the Life of the Faculty Spirit.
Summary
"This book reveals how faculty perceive the intersections between spirituality and higher education, and the implications their spiritual inclinations have for undergraduate education and the nature of faculty life in the academy. Based on interactions with faculty over the course of the Spirituality in Higher Education project, this book is written for scholars, administrators, and faculty at large. The book is framed conversationally with faculty voices featured. The author describes the research findings and insights and makes clear the implications for faculty development and the quality of life in higher education"--
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ISBN
9781118271476 (hardback)
1118271475 (hardback)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-247) and indexes.
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