Assessing Spirituality in a Diverse World

This book examines the role of diverse religious and spiritual beliefs and practices in the rapid evolution of spiritual globalization and diversification trends, bringing together a panel of international scholars from various fields. It covers innovative concepts such as post-Christian spirituality, Eastern forms of meditation, afterlife beliefs, non-religious worldviews, spiritual Jihad, and secular and religious reverence. It also explores themes such as spiritual well-being, faith, struggle, meaning making, modeling, and support, as well as mysticism and using prayer to cope with existential crises. The book advances the understanding of the role of R/S across different faiths and cultural systems and enriches the mainstream of psychological sciences and practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 618 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume delves into a crucial aspect of social scientific research on global religions and spirituality: the evaluation of the diverse roles played by religious and spiritual beliefs and practices in the context of rapid spiritual globalization and diversification trends. The book accomplishes this by assembling a distinguished panel of international scholars from various fields, including psychology, sociology, religious studies, public health, medicine, and social work. The content spans a wide range of topics, encompassing innovative concepts of post-Christian spirituality, Eastern forms of meditation, afterlife beliefs associated with the three dominant cultural legacies, various non-religious worldviews, spiritual Jihad, and secular and religious reverence. Additionally, the book addresses essential themes such as spiritual well-being, faith, struggle, meaning-making, modeling, and support, as well as mysticism and the use of prayer to navigate existential crises. By presenting a wealth of insights and perspectives, this book significantly contributes to advancing our understanding of the role of R/S across different faiths and cultural systems, including both Western and non-Western traditions. It serves as a valuable resource for students, educators, researchers, and clinicians engaged in multiple related fields and disciplines.

Weight: 967g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030521424
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021