Article
Spiritual and moral friendships: How campuses can encourage a search for meaning and purpose
Journal of College and Character
(2011)
Abstract
Helping students understand and cultivate moral and spiritual friends is perhaps one of the most important gifts a college or university can give a student. Having meaningful relationships contributes significant energy to students’ inner lives—their values, moral commitments, and self-understandings. The topic of friendship, and all that it entails, offers educators a powerful tool to engage students in the discovery of meaning and purpose. Individuals should not fear the word “spiritual” at public universities, nor be convinced that faith-based institutions do spiritual well. This article invites colleges and universities to explore friendship as a learning outcome for all students.
Keywords
- Spiritual Development,
- Student Learning,
- Friendship
Disciplines
Publication Date
2011
Citation Information
Frank Shushok. "Spiritual and moral friendships: How campuses can encourage a search for meaning and purpose" Journal of College and Character Vol. 12 Iss. 4 (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/frank_shushokjr/12/