Why Spirituality Deserves a Central Place in Liberal Education.

By A. Astin. 2004

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Toward the Integration of Meditation into Higher Education: A Review of Research Evidence (2011, background): “Many of the literary works and philosophical traditions that initially formed the core or centerpiece of liberal arts education were grounded in the maxim, “Know Thyself” (Astin, 2004).”
Spirituality and Pedagogy: Faculty's Spirituality and Use of Student-Centered Approaches to Undergraduate Teaching (2007, background): “…and philosophical traditions that comprise the liberal education curriculum are grounded in the maxim, “Know thyself,” there is generally little attention paid in today’s secular colleges and universities to facilitating student development in the inner realm of self-understanding (Astin, 2004).”
Losing My Religion: The Social Sources of Religious Decline in Early Adulthood (2007, background): “Several scholars note a recent trend toward fostering spiritual development in college curricula (Astin 2004; Chickering, Dalton and Stamm 2006; Love 2000).”
Educational Experiences Associated With International Students’ Learning, Development, and Positive Perceptions of Campus Climate (2012, background): “Students may also benefit from participating in religious or spiritual activities that support their meaning-making (Tisdell, 2008) and provide a focal point for academic dialogue (Astin, 2004; Speck, 2005; Zajonc, 2003).”