Adult and Christian Self-Improvement Literature

Autor/in	Rowland, Michael L.
Titel	Adult and Christian Self-Improvement Literature
Quelle	In: Adult Learning, 18 (2006) 1-2, S.15-17 (3 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1045-1595
Schlagwörter	Literary Genres; Self Concept; Improvement; Christianity; Self Help Programs; Religious Education; Biblical Literature; Spiritual Development; Guidance; Individual Development; Reader Text Relationship; Context Effect; Transformative Learning; Adult Educators; Adult Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Literarische Form; Selbstkonzept; Qualitätssteigerung; Christentum; Self help programmes; Selbsthilfebewegung; Kirchliche Erziehung; Religionserziehung; Religionspädagogik; Bibel; Beratung; Individuelle Entwicklung; Pädagogische Transformation; Adult education teacher; Adult education; Adult training; Teacher; Teachers; Adult educator; Erwachsenenbildner; Erwachsenenbildung; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Adulte education
Abstract	Many adults search for spiritual guidance and direction and persist in seeking answers to life in today's fast-paced world. With burgeoning economic challenges, political corruption, war in Iraq, poverty, health care concerns, environmental concerns, rising fuel costs, violence, racism, and oppression, many adults seek solace and greater understanding for their own lives. Some adults seek respite and comfort during these increasingly complex and challenging times by attending a church, temple, synagogue, or mosque, and/or by reading the Bible, Koran, or other books of wisdom, inspiration, encouragement, and empowerment. Many adults still participate in traditional forms of church worship activities, including Bible study groups and adult Sunday school classes that are fundamental to religious education. This article highlights a specific genre of popular religious literature. The author reviews some recent examples of popular religious literature, by focusing specifically on the category of Christian self-improvement (CSI) books. This review is to encourage adult educators teaching classes in adult growth and development, life-cycle/life-span areas, and gender and/or racial issues to consider using these books in adult education. Adult religious educators can explore popular religious literature to better understand some of the whole life issues adults are facing. CSI literature can provide an excellent context for new and future areas of research in adult and religious education as it relates to adult growth and development; gender, socioeconomic, and racial issues, and how these issues are addressed in this genre of contemporary literature. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10