Discussed a movement of young people looking into themselves through a council set up for pooling experience and attitudes. (RK)

From the ancient mythological motif of the divine child to the perspectives of Freud and Piaget, this historical inquiry traces the philosophical images of the young child in Western thought. (Author/BB)

The attitude towards Christianity of 624 sixth form students in Kenya was measured using the Francis scale of attitude towards Christianity. Results suggest that attitude towards Christianity is influenced negatively by the view that scientific research results in absolute truth. There was no relationship between scientism and perception of…

Various studies have related superstition to religion, describing the two terms synonymously. However, religion is a highly variable construct which must be measured more discriminately. In this study, superstition was examined in relation to God Concepts, locus of control, and Spiritual Well-Being. Results obtained from 151 Christian…

In this book, Susan Cornwall aims to illustrate the beauty and value of practical piety, by an attractive exhibition of its salutary influence amid the daily duties and cares and common incidents of life. For this reason, Cornwall selected an interesting phase of mental habits, which, though combining some of the most striking points of…

Relates nature of experiential education to spiritual life. Explains prevailing themes of dependency and faith in western spiritual tradition. Notes that because spiritual faith is openness to reality, lack of faith cuts one off from experience. Explains how experiential education programs such as Tough Love offer success with dependency. (SB)

Presents the history of Choctaw hymn singing and compares it with non-Christian singing of the Mississippi Choctaw. (ERB)

This is a study of the ways in which the educational theories of Locke, Watts, and Burgh are influenced by their conceptions of reason, conduct, and revelation. (MM)

Author states that religion involves cosmic vision as well as ethical philosophy, and that religious ethics become impotent without this vision. Mystery, defined as the sense of wonder at the revelation of the nature of the cosmos, can be expressed only through art. (RW)

Argues that science education and Christian education are not compatible if Christian education means teaching someone to be a Christian. Highlights the conflicts between the goals of science education and those of Christian education. Contains 21 references. (Author/JRH)

A literature review focused on vocational themes in relation to the Christian church's role in career guidance and development: vocational guidance as a church responsibility; the dignity of occupations; leisure as an aspect of work; women's career development; and occupation for older adults. The review concluded that literature on the topic has…

Describes losses of homosexual men and lesbian women relative to their relationship with traditional religion and the mental health profession. Claims by helping their clients reframe these losses into opportunities for transformation, counselors can facilitate spiritual integration both within and beyond the context of Judeo-Christian…