Human Development and Faith, second edition: Life-Cycle Stages of Body, Mind, and Soul

edited by Felicity Kelcourse Read a preview Human Development and Faith delves into the dynamic interplay between human development and the role of faith in guiding individuals to find meaning and confront life's challenges. It poses two critical questions: What factors support human growth throughout life, and what imbues life with significance as development unfolds? Faith serves as a cornerstone, offering trust and resilience in the face of life's inevitable uncertainties and hardships. Human development encompasses a wide spectrum of changes, including physical, mental, and interpersonal transitions, along with individual, subjective experiences. The book delves into depth psychologies and cognitive-structural-constructive theories, considering both inner experiences and interpersonal dynamics within the broader context of community, while countering individualistic tendencies. This journey of human development involves the interplay between nature and nurture, where biology and