Article
Precursors to and Pathways through Conversion
Growth Journal
(2015)
Abstract
Born again Christians are a significant religious population in the United
States, and throughout the world. The process by which a born again identity
is assumed is not clearly described in the research literature. Therefore, we
asked 18 born again Christian college students a series of questions designed to
uncover what led to their identity of being born again. Responses fell into three
overarching themes. First, participants described exposure within relationships to
God’s principles. Second, participants noted the influence of introspection and
reflection on their lives apart from the influence of God. Third, participants had
an active response in which they reported such things as recognizing conviction
by the Holy Spirit, that they decided to act on that conviction, and that they
took action to follow Jesus. Findings are discussed with within the framework of
Cohen and Hill’s (2007) theory of religion as culture.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring 2015
Citation Information
John D. Foubert, Matthew W. Brosi, Angela Watson and Dale R Fuqua. "Precursors to and Pathways through Conversion" Growth Journal Vol. 14 (2015) p. 2 - 15 ISSN: 1543-3668 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/angela-watson/8/