Spiritual Education Research Articles

Portraying Charisma

George Ivanovich Gurdjieff (c. 1866–1949) was an esotericist and spiritual teacher whose charisma and authority were recognised and celebrated by his pupils. He attained a measure of fame during his life, and after his death in 1949 several pupils published memoirs that contained literary portraits of their teacher, making it possible for seekers who had never met Gurdjieff to experience his charisma. Over time, fictional portraits of Gurdjieff were created by novelists, playwrights, and authors of short stories, ranging from deferential and ennobling (Peter Neagoe’s The Saint of Montparnasse), to humorous and mocking (Leonora Carrington’s The Hearing Trumpet). The majority of novels featuring Gurdjieff were written during or close to his lifetime, by people who had first-hand knowledge of his teachings, or of his direct pupils. Few of these fictions garnered large readerships, yet they are interesting as they reflect the cultural context in which Gurdjieff lived and taught, and are attempts to transmit, however faultily, those qualities that made him a ‘remarkable man’ in textual form. This article examines several fictional portraits of Gurdjieff, focusing on his image as a ‘remarkable man,’ and his impact on the characters and plots, which authors crafted as evidence of his transformative power.

Holism and the Gurdjieff Work

This article discusses two complementary approaches to wholeness at least partly indebted to the system of self-transformation developed by spiritual teacher G. I. Gurdjieff: first, British philosopher of science Henri Bortoft’s discussion of authentic wholeness; and second, British philosopher J. G. Bennett’s systematics, a method for describing phenomena via the qualitative significance of numbers. The article begins with a review of the significance of wholeness in recent Western thinking, including Western esotericism. The article then highlights Bortoft and Bennett’s approaches to wholeness and considers how their efforts relate to a Gurdjieffian point of view. The argument is made that Bortoft’s discussion of understanding sets the stage for the manner of encountering and knowing presupposed by Bennett’s systematics. The author then draws on Bennett’s systematics interpretation of two-ness (the dyad) and four-ness (the tetrad) to illustrate how a systematics perspective clarifies the wholeness of the Gurdjieff Work as it is a comprehensive system of psychological and spiritual transformation.

The Effectiveness of Human Formation of Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary as Perceived by the Seminarians

The seminary formation is composed of four aspects: human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral. Seminarian is educated and prepared for the priesthood through preparation and practice, field education, spiritual instruction, retreats, seminars, and community life. This study thus aimed to determine the Effectiveness of Human Formation of Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary as perceived by the Seminarians. This study utilized the research method descriptive-survey with 32 participants and a total Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary population. The main tool used in gathering the requisite data was a questionnaire made by the researcher. The data collected were treated using frequency count and percentage distribution descriptive statistical tools, mean and standard deviation, and variance analysis (ANOVA). In general, there was no significant difference in the effectiveness of the Seminary Formation to the Seminarians of Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary when grouped according to the profile variable, age. On the other hand, the stage in seminary under the variable Formation of Conscience shown that there was significant difference as to the effectiveness of the Human Formation. With the collected results, the researcher recommended that the formators should be more observant to the seminarians in the community life. Same as to the seminarians, they should be more faithful and devoted to their vocation.

Goal Setting and Instructional Design in Music Education Based on Bloom’s Cognitive Hierarchy Theory

Abstract This paper first introduces Bloom’s cognitive hierarchy theory of music education goal classification and revises it to construct a new version of Bloom’s educational goal-setting system. After that, it adopts multi-objective hierarchical analysis (AHP) to calculate the weights of the music education objectives assessed by experts and optimizes the convergence of AHP based on Bergh’s improved particle swarm (PSO) optimization algorithm. New music education objectives and teaching contents were created based on the experimental results. The CR values of the six cognitive subprocesses of the second-level evaluation indexes were 0.0001, 0.0011, 0.0014, 0.0014, 0.0023, and 0.0029, respectively. The results of the consistency test of the first-level and second-level indexes were all CR<0.05, indicating that their consistency and trustworthiness were extremely high. The top three indicators in terms of the weights of the secondary indicators are inference, recall and differentiation, whose weights are 0.5723, 0.5276 and 0.5192, respectively; the three indicators with the lowest proportion are interpretation (0.2422), normalization (0.2661) and creation (0.3201). The purpose of this paper is to create a music course instructional design system with a 4-dimensional and 18-indicator system and evaluate the importance of each indicator. It fully embodies the basic spirit of quality education and reflects the common requirements of the new curriculum system of colleges and universities that combines epochal, basic, and selective. The teaching design system proposed in this paper is expected to serve as a reference for the current music teaching reform.

Cultivating the Spirit of Aesthetic Education in Vocational Undergraduate Colleges in the Context of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract The fusion of aesthetic education with vocational training constitutes a necessary evolution dictated by both societal progression and the demands of contemporary times, with each element enhancing the other. This study proposes a pathway for the construction of aesthetic education courses tailored to the current educational objectives of vocational undergraduate institutions. It also introduces a teaching model designed to foster aesthetic sensibilities structured around the ADDIE instructional design framework. Moreover, this research employs the 2023 student cohort from HZ Vocational College as subjects for a comparative experimental study to empirically analyze the effectiveness of the aesthetic education teaching approach. An enhanced clustering algorithm, which integrates multi-point optimization, was applied to assess the development of students’ aesthetic spirit. Additionally, a regression analysis model was used to investigate the various factors influencing the cultivation of this aesthetic spirit, providing a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the proposed educational interventions. The results show that after the teaching, the mean values of student evaluation, self-evaluation, parent evaluation, and teacher evaluation in the five aspects of recognizing beauty, experiencing beauty, feeling beauty, appreciating beauty, and creating the beauty of the students in Class A of the sample are higher than those of Class B by 4.90, 4.08, 3.40 and 4.13. Their p-values are all statistically significant at 0.000<0.05. The ADDIE-based aesthetic education teaching model can effectively cultivate students’ aesthetic spirit and provide important value references for the reform and development of aesthetic education.

Exploring Hadith Tarbawi as the Spirit of Islamic Education

This tarbawi hadith arises because of social and scientific developments that must be able to be grounded in accordance with the needs of the faculty and the community in the field of education. This study aims to discuss the tarbawi hadith as a foundation in providing Islamic education. This research uses library research methodology. Sources taken from several books on tarbawi hadith. The results of this study show that the study of tarbawi hadith is understood critically, logically, actually and contextually so that it can reveal the concept of hidden pearls of education to be used as guidelines that can be developed in learning Islamic education in the modern era. Studies like this are indeed very much expected by Muslims today who care about Islamic social problems, especially in education, so that there will be no harassment of the sunnah of the Prophet SAW.

Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit in Higher Education: A Case Study of Startup Education in Japan

This study delves into the innovative initiative at Suzuka National College of Technology, where a creative workshop initially established onsite for entrepreneurial experimentation has been replicated in a virtual space to enhance the educational experience in startup education; by integrating real-time simulations with foundational business theories the virtual center not only provides a platform for testing business ideas through simulations that mimic market reactions and consumer behavior but also bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, which is crucial in practical engineering education where experiential learning is key. This dual-environment approach not only facilitates the development of practical skills but also enables students to gain insights into the realities of business management and innovation, preparing them effectively for the challenges of the entrepreneurial world; the future of this virtual center looks promising as it plans to incorporate tools for business planning, financial forecasting, and market analysis to provide a comprehensive preparation platform for students, ensuring they are well-equipped to conceive, plan, and execute their business ideas successfully.

Cultivation of modern business spirit in art management professional education

Cultivation of modern business spirit in art management professional education

Conceptual Model for Inducing a Sense of Spirituality for the Spiritual Education of Students with a Focus on Cultivating Thinking

This study aimed to present a conceptual model for inducing a sense of spirituality to foster the spiritual education of students, with a focus on cultivating thinking. The research is developmental in purpose and employs a qualitative meta-synthesis approach. The seven-step meta-synthesis method of Sandelowski and Barroso (2007) was used in this study. The research environment included all published domestic and foreign articles (2011-2024). Sampling was purposive and continued until data saturation, proceeding until sample sufficiency was achieved. Data collection tools were printed documents used for review. Data were collected through reputable domestic sites (such as IranDoc, SID, Magiran, NoorMags, etc.) and reputable international sites (Emerald, Sage Publications, Elsevier, Google Scholar, and Springer). Validity and reliability were established through transferability and confirmability. Overall, the results indicated that the conceptual model for inducing a sense of spirituality to foster the spiritual education of students, with a focus on cultivating thinking, includes four dimensions: learning opportunity, reflective thinking, wise thinking, and the opportunity for discussion.

The Impact of Spiritual Education on Developing the Religious, Social, Political and Cultural Knowledge of the Algerian Individual Through the Views of the Thinker Abd El-Hamid IBN Badis

The Impact of Spiritual Education on Developing the Religious, Social, Political and Cultural Knowledge of the Algerian Individual Through the Views of the Thinker Abd El-Hamid IBN Badis

Kincentric Spirituality in Management Education: Rematriating Trauma-informed Intersectional Love

In this paper, we propose an andragogical praxis of trauma-informed intersectional love as a way of returning to sacred relationships in management spirituality education. The theories that enrich our praxis are kincentric ecology, spiritual holism and rematriation. We suggest that these support us in unlearning colonialism, cisheteropatriarchy and anthropocentrism. We encourage building a community of learning in the classroom that fosters knowledge gardening/collective storytelling, relational accountability, compassionate self-inquiry and critical collective curiosity. We offer practical examples to inspire your journey into weaving trauma-informed intersectional love in your classroom practice. We storytell the ways they rematriate love, curiosity and play while engaging land-based and art-based learning to promote anti-racism, cultural safety, and gender-based respect.

ДУХОВНЫЕ НАСТАВНИКИ ШИРЕТУЯ ЦУГОЛЬСКОГО ДАЦАНА ГАЛСАН-ЖИМБА ДЫЛГЫРОВА (1816‒1872)

The article is devoted to the study of the biography of the Buryat Buddhist figure of the 19th century, the second abbot of the Tsugolsky datsan, G-Zh․ Dylgyrov. For the first time, a full-text translation of his autobiography from the Tibetan language has been introduced into scientific circulation: “List of names of teachers with whom there is a dharma connection”. A list of the names of 52 spiritual teachers of G.-Zh. Dylgyrov is presented, the names of the teachings and transmissions for the implementation of practice received from them are determined. The identities of these teachers are partially identified. A full-text comparison is made with a woodcut from the personal archive of the Tsugolsky lama Erdeni Bolotov, containing an extensive autobiography (55 p․) of G.-Zh․ Dylgyrov, which revealed a number of names of teachers not mentioned in the autobiography, their historical personalities are established.

中华美育精神融入高校心理健康教育研究

中华美育精神融入高校心理健康教育研究

탈종교화 시대 대학의 종교교육: Z세대와 영성교육

[Objective] The religious population of the Korean Peninsula had steadily increased over the past century. However, this trend completely changed in the early 2000s, and since then, the phenomenon of de-religionization has continued. The purpose of this study is to examine what kind of religious education in colleges and universities is needed for Generation Z in South Korea in this era of de-religionization. [Contents] This study first provides an overview of the de-religionization phenomenon in Korea. Then, it presents an analysis of the Varkey Foundation's survey results to compare Generation Z in Korea with Generation Z interviewed in other 19 countries. Based on this analysis, the author proposes and discusses ‘spirituality education’ as the type of religious education currently needed and effective for the present generation. [Conclusions] This study defines spirituality as more inclusive than religiosity, and suggests that spirituality education can ultimately be a form of religious education that restores the deeper nature of religion, helping students to avoid feeling obligated or pressured to connect their religiosity to an institutionalized religion, while at the same time allowing them to rediscover their hidden religiosity and nurture it.

Reorientation of Spiritual Educational Thought in Islam And its Correlation to Mental Health

Epistemology in Islam and its relation to the content and process of Muslim education is the subject of study in this article. Perceptions related to Islamic revivalism that spread in several regions of the world demand an integrated education system based on Islam. Spiritual education provides religious and academic currents with various implications for forming mental health. This article examines the reorientation of spiritual education thought in Islam. This study is interesting to do considering the thought of spiritual education from the point of view of the Al-Quran and Sunnah does not appear as a disconnected educational thought but a living and dynamic thought construction. This study is a literature study with a qualitative approach, while the theory used was the theory of Islamic education initiated by educational thinkers. Hence, spiritual education’s ultimate goal is identical to creating servants in realizing servitude, giving rise to mental health as a parameter of happiness in life.

Navigating the Direction of Christian Literacy Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

In an era where materialism is refined in various ways, what does it mean for theism to live with this era? Rather, as progress in understanding materials coincides with technological prosperity through materials, material-centered worldviews such as posthumanism and new materialism are increasing in breadth and depth. However, when this question is transposed into the space of university liberal arts education, the question changes as follows: Can the teachings of Christianity still be relevant in the era of artificial intelligence? This essay attempts to explore an answer to this question. Three reflective approaches are needed for this attempt. First, reflection on where the teachings of Christianity are positioned within university education. Second, reflection on the era of techno-capitalism, represented by artificial intelligence. Third, reflection on Christian teachings for university liberal arts education, considering both the Christianity’s position within the era and the characteristics of the era of artificial intelligence. The conclusions for each reflection will suggest Christian literacy, challenges posed by artificial intelligence, and the necessity of Christian teachings in university liberal arts education through the reinterpretation of spirituality. The proposed argument is that in terms of position, it is Christian literacy rather than Christian missions; in understanding the contemporary situation, it is the two challenges posed by artificial intelligence to humanity; and in facing these challenges, the direction of education should be spiritual education through the reinterpretation of spirituality. The goal of this essay is to present the actuality of this reinterpretation through the methodological concept of transversal traversing. By doing so, it aims to imagine one theoretical alternative on how Christian literacy in the era of artificial intelligence can be applied in the field of university liberal arts education.

Pengembangan Edukasi Teknologi Melalui Game Rohani Kepada Anak-Anak Kristen Masa Kini di GKLI Sipoholon

The purpose of this study was to develop children's ability to use technology through spiritual games. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach method. Data collection using observation techniques and direct interviews with children and Sunday school teachers at GKLI Sipoholon. The results showed that the use of spiritual games has the potential to increase children's understanding of religious teachings and morality. The importance of developing spiritual education in the digital era demands creativity and innovation in providing learning to children. In an era of ever-evolving technology, education in the church environment requires an innovative approach. Spiritual games are defined as interactive game applications specifically designed to provide religious and moral learning experiences. Spiritual games are an interesting bridge to the world of Christian children. Through the development of technological media, especially spiritual games. Thus, the development of technology education through spiritual games at GKLI Sipoholon is a progressive step in educating and guiding Christian children today, in line with the mission of spiritual formation of the church.

종교성 상실의 시대, 불교교육에서 영성의 의미

[Objective] In this paper, I diagnose the de-religionization that characterizes as a result of the loss of religiosity. I will present the concepts of religiosity and spirituality in Buddhism from the perspective of early Buddhism and propose a specific methodology for Buddhist spirituality education.
 [Contents] I defined Buddhist religiosity by analyzing the Buddha's preaching declaration(傳道宣言) and the concept of kusala. Among them, the social dimension is proposed as the concept of Buddhist religiosity, and the personal dimension is proposed as the concept of spirituality. Through this, I argued that the origin of Buddhist religiosity lies in the Proclamation. And I found the specific meaning of 'Buddhist spirituality' in the concept of kusala, and revealed that 'eightfold path' is suitable as a specific method of Buddhist spiritual education.
 [Conclusions] Buddhist religiosity is related to the identity of Buddhism pursued by the Buddha, and it is the 'socialization of enlightenment' shown in the 'Proclamation'. Spirituality, as a life-changing principle, is the process of enlightenment: religiosity manifests as a function of socialization and healing, while spirituality manifests as inner wholeness.

FATHER ROLE IN EDUCATION CHILDREN ACCORDING TO THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION

The phenomenon that is found today, culturally among the people still views the father's role as being responsible only as a breadwinner. So that the father's time and thoughts are focused and eroded to make a living, and run out of opportunities in educating children. Children do not get the affection and touch of education from the father figure, which has an impact on children's behavior and causes a moral crisis in children. While the role of fathers in educating children is very important and related to the growth and development of children. In the Al-Quran, stories of the role of successful fathers in educating their children are found. Like the story of Lukmanul Halim, the story of Prophet Ibrahim AS, Prophet Zakaria US and the story of Prophet Ya'kub US. The formulation of the problem in this study is what is the role of the father in educating children according to the perspective of Islamic education? Described objectively and systematically. This research succeeded in finding several concepts of the father's role in educating children's spiritual spiritual education according to the perspective of Islam, which can be revealed, among others: by instilling faith, introducing and instilling halal and haram laws, educating children to establish prayer, educating children to love Rasulullah SAW, and getting used to children to read the Koran. Some concepts of the father's role in educating children's physical education according to the perspective of Islamic education are: by getting children to exercise, providing halal and thoyyib food, maintaining children's health and seeking treatment and providing a safe and proper place to live. Some of the concepts of the father's role in educating children's intellect according to the perspective of Islamic education are: by instilling a love of knowledge, guiding, facilitating children to memorize the Qur'an and Hadith, selecting good schools and teachers, providing a home library, and directing children on their talents and Some concepts of the father's role in socially educating children according to the perspective of Islamic education are: Get to know the child's personality, instill basic psychological principles (piety, brotherhood, compassion and forgiveness), create a comfortable atmosphere at home, and supervise the environment and playmate.

Pendidikan Spiritual untuk Rehabilitasi Korban Penyalahgunaan Narkoba di Pondok Pesantren Darul Iman Paguyangan – Brebes

Spiritual education is experiences that are carried out consciously to direct the soul to keep going according to its nature, namely to believe in Him and develop Divine potential until the culmination of faith in God, so that his soul can encourage physical activity or daily actions to always walk in accordance with Islamic law. Someone who lacks spiritual education is easier to do juvenile delinquency. Juvenile delinquency is an act of doing some of the teenagers that is contrary to the law, religion and norms of society so that the consequences can harm others, disrupt public tranquility and also damage themselves. So that parents are expected to provide religious education in their families, because the education that was first received by a child is education in the home. As parents, they must set a good example for their children, because children will imitate what they see and hear.