Human Development and Growth in Faith
MONDAYS: 27 April to 29 June 2015 (not 4 & 25 May)
Tutor: Ann-Marie Ryan, MTh, MBPsS
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This course is open to all and will be of particular interest to those engaged in the various pastoral ministries within established religions or for personal development. It aims to give an overview of Human Personality Development focusing, in particular, on lifespan theories of Human and Faith Development and at the influence one may have on the other.
- Introduction to Human Personality Development and Erikson’s Lifespan Theory: ‘The Eight Stages of Man’.
- The Play Age. Early School Age.
- Development of Identity during Adolescence. Young Adulthood. (Being Married/Being Single).
- Middle Age. Old Age.
- How Faith Grows: Introduction to James Fowler: Seven Stages of Faith Development.
- Is this Faith? Critique of James Fowler’s Theory and some alternative theories.
- Adulthood and Learning: Individual Differences in Learning and Group Learning—The Learning Cycle.
- Adult Learning and Religious Cultures.
MONDAYS: 7.00 -9.00pm from APRIL 27
Course Fee: £88 (for 8 weeks)
Page updated 14 October 2015.