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Edwards, Sachi – Journal of College and Character, 2021
This article problematizes the practice of relying on participant self-identification in research on religious, secular, and spiritual identity (RSSI) within the field of higher education, with particular attention to the implications related to participants who chose non-religious labels. While this practice is commonplace in the field, it is…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Religious Factors, Self Concept, Dialogs (Language)
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Harter, Joel; Castor, Maggie; Seigler, Carolina P.; Abrahams, Diana – Journal of College and Character, 2018
To be successful global citizens, students need greater religious literacy and competency engaging diverse religions and worldviews. Effective multifaith work in higher education is a form of intercultural engagement: When done well, this work does not belong just to religious life professionals but involves a collaborative, interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Racial Identification, Campuses, Race, Identification (Psychology)
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Patel, Eboo; Montero, Janina; Love, Cindi; Giess, Mary Ellen – Journal of College and Character, 2016
Matters of interreligious engagement and worldview orientation are becoming more salient on campuses across the country. All-comers policies, conflicts about the Middle East, and intersections of spirituality with other aspects of identity present challenges for professionals working with students on college campuses. This article will discuss…
Descriptors: Conflict, World Views, Religion, Spiritual Development
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Nielsen, J. Cody; Small, Jenny L. – Journal of College and Character, 2019
In an unpublished national research study, "Religious, Secular, and Spiritual Identities in Higher Education," which evaluated how universities addressed issues of religious diversity on campus, interviews with university professionals, students, and community members revealed that the institutions that were successfully engaging in…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Spiritual Development, Educational Policy, Educational Practices