Arweck, Elisabeth and Nesbitt, Eleanor (2007) Spirituality in education : promoting children's spiritual development through values. Journal of Contemporary Religion, Vol.22 (No.3). pp. 311-326. doi:10.1080/13537900701637452 ISSN 1353-7903.

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Abstract

This paper reports on research in the Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit (WRERU) at the University of Warwick regarding an educational programme, which is based on what are perceived to be universal values. The
programme aims to contribute to the spiritual development of children in schools, which is one of statutory requirements of mainstream school provision in England and Wales. The Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV)
offers material which seeks to promote ‘human values’. The paper explores what these values are and why they are perceived to be of a universal nature. The focus on values introduces spiritual dimensions which are examined with reference to the educational contexts in which they are conveyed. The contents of the programme and the development from its inception are described. The paper is based on ethnographic data collected in classrooms and other
educational environments where the programme has found application.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Education -- Great Britain, Spirituality, Values
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Contemporary Religion
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1353-7903
Official Date:	October 2007
Dates:	Date Event October 2007 Published
Volume:	Vol.22
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 311-326
DOI:	10.1080/13537900701637452
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)

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