Journal for the Study of Spirituality
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Spiritual Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Spirituality:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary research, integrating insights from psychology, sociology, theology, and the arts to explore spirituality in a holistic manner. - Spirituality in Healthcare and Wellbeing:
A significant focus is placed on the role of spirituality in health, including its impact on mental health, nursing practices, and holistic care. - Cultural and Contextual Dimensions of Spirituality:
The journal explores how spirituality is influenced by cultural contexts, including indigenous perspectives and the interaction between spirituality and contemporary societal issues. - Artistic Expressions of Spirituality:
It showcases research on the intersection of art and spirituality, examining how creative processes can serve as avenues for spiritual exploration and expression. - Ethical and Reflective Practices in Spiritual Guidance:
The journal provides insights into the ethical considerations and reflective practices involved in spiritual guidance, particularly in caregiving and therapeutic settings. - Educational Perspectives on Spirituality:
There is a focus on integrating spirituality into educational contexts, exploring its implications for learning, teaching, and personal development.
Trending and Emerging
- Psychospiritual Approaches:
Recent publications indicate a growing interest in psychospiritual perspectives, emphasizing the integration of psychological insights with spiritual practices to address issues like childhood perfectionism and burnout. - Spirituality and Caregiving:
There is an increasing focus on the role of spirituality in caregiving contexts, particularly concerning ethical considerations and the spiritual guidance provided to family caregivers. - The Intersection of Art and Spirituality:
Emerging themes highlight the relationship between artistic expression and spirituality, exploring how art can serve as a medium for spiritual exploration and healing. - Spirituality in Response to Global Crises:
Recent studies are examining spirituality's role in addressing global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring its relevance in coping with contemporary challenges. - Indigenous and Decolonized Spiritual Perspectives:
There is a notable trend towards exploring indigenous spiritual perspectives and decolonized approaches to spirituality, reflecting a broader commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the field.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Religious Frameworks:
There appears to be a decline in papers centered solely on traditional religious frameworks, as the journal increasingly embraces broader interpretations of spirituality that transcend specific religious contexts. - Historical Analysis of Spirituality:
The focus on historical analyses of spirituality has decreased, with more emphasis now placed on contemporary applications and lived experiences of spirituality in modern contexts. - Spirituality and Economics:
Though previously explored, the intersection of spirituality with economics is appearing less frequently, suggesting a shift towards more immediate social and psychological applications of spirituality. - Spirituality in Religious Education:
Research specifically addressing spirituality within the confines of religious education has waned, as broader educational themes take precedence. - Narrowly Defined Spiritual Practices:
There has been a reduction in studies focusing narrowly on specific spiritual practices, with a growing interest in holistic and integrative approaches that encompass various practices and beliefs.
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