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"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"--
List of contents
About the Author vi
Foreword vii
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xix
1 Spirituality and Higher Education 1
2 The Meaningfulness of Spirituality and Religion in Faculty Members' Lives 25
3 Spiritual Quest 68
4 Ethic of Caring, Ecumenical Worldview, and Charitable Involvement 85
5 Religious Faith and Perspectives 123
6 Equanimity 158
7 Higher Education and the Life of the Faculty Spirit 200
Epilogue 215
Appendix: Study Methodology 219
References 229
Subject Index 248
Name Index 256
