Critical Responses to Faith Development Theory: A Useful Agenda for Change?

• Published in: Archive for the psychology of religion Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 281 - 298
• Main Author: Coyle, Adrian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Brill 01.01.2011; BRILL
• Subjects: Archives; Cognitive psychology; CONCEPTUAL ARTICLE; Development theory; Developmental psychology theories; Faith; faith development theory; Identity; meaning-making; process models; Psychodynamics; Psychology of religion; religious development; Spiritual belief systems; stage structure; Theology

Summary Since it was first presented, James Fowler's faith development theory has proven influential in pastoral care and counselling, pastoral and practical theology, spiritual direction, and Christian education. However, it has also been subject to substantial critical evaluation. This articl...