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Religious and Spirituality Diversity at a Multi-Campus Suburban University: What Type of Need for Chaplaincy?

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Title: Religious and Spirituality Diversity at a Multi-Campus Suburban University: What Type of Need for Chaplaincy?
Language: English
Authors: Possamai, Adam, Brackenreg, Ellen
Source: Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management. Nov 2009 31(4):355-366.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Religious Factors, Religion, Spiritual Development, Colleges, Student Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Student Diversity, Diversity (Faculty), Foreign Countries, Student Characteristics, Teacher Characteristics, College Faculty, College Students
Geographic Terms: Australia
DOI: 10.1080/13600800903191989
ISSN: 1360-080X
Abstract: This article explores people's use of and need for religious and/or spiritual facilities, based on the findings from a survey sent to students and staff of a multi-campus suburban university. The results indicate that, in this context, people use facilities more for practising their faith/spirituality by themselves rather than to meet with others of similar beliefs. It also shows that a multi-faith pragmatic approach to religious diversity seems to match with student and staff needs. (Contains 10 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 14
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ865527
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This article explores people's use of and need for religious and/or spiritual facilities, based on the findings from a survey sent to students and staff of a multi-campus suburban university. The results indicate that, in this context, people use facilities more for practising their faith/spirituality by themselves rather than to meet with others of similar beliefs. It also shows that a multi-faith pragmatic approach to religious diversity seems to match with student and staff needs. (Contains 10 tables.)
ISSN:1360-080X
DOI:10.1080/13600800903191989