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Koncept spirituality v pedagogice: Přehledová studie
The Concept of Spirituality in Pedagogy: Literature Review

Author(s): Jan Klokočka
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Foreign languages learning, Public Administration, Vocational Education, Higher Education , Sociology of Education
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: spirituality; spiritual well-being; spiritual education; holistic education; literature review

Summary/Abstract: The study provides an overview and systematization of key theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of spirituality since second half of the 20th century and shows their implications for contemporary pedagogical research and discourse. For this purpose, the different approaches are differentiated based on their disciplinary origin. These are approaches rooted in 1) the psychology of religion and spirituality, focusing on the relationship between spirituality and human experience, thought, and behaviour; 2) the philosophy and theory of education, discussing educational goals, forms and methods; and 3) the “science of well-being,” which combines the perspective of subjective experience and standardized indicators of human flourishing. The study highlights the key ideas and concepts of each approach, opening the discussion on the possible direction of pedagogical research in this area.

  • Issue Year: 18/2024
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 5-24
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Czech
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