Title

Measuring the Spiritual, Character, and Moral Formation of Seminarians: In Search of a Meta-Theory of Spiritual Change

School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Publication Date

4-29-2019

Abstract

Theological schools are well situated to create intentional cultures for the purpose of spiritual formation. Indeed, most schools of theology have this goal as an essential part of their mission as well as a requirement for continued accreditation. And yet, the measurement of spiritual formation over time is fraught with challenges. This article seeks to address some of these challenges by means of developing a meta-theory of positive change/growth which would eventually serve as a theoretical basis for the development of a generalizable and reliable measurement tool.

Keywords

Spiritual formation; Psychology, Religious

Publication Title

Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care

Volume

12

Issue

1

First Page

5

Last Page

24

DOI of Published Version

10.1177/1939790918797481

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