Talk:Spiritual formation

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Many of the concerns below have been addressed in general, though it's still very true that there is a need for additional multifaith perspectives. I've removed much of the information that seemed self-referential (mostly links) or overly constrained to particular perspectives (which turned into overly long attempts to incorporate everyone's perspectives) that were mostly just lists. Hopefully the definitions that remain are capable of reflecting the breadth of the matter while still being specific enough to give meaning to it. --Mrgreenphd (talk) 17:47, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

Ideas?
These concerns are valid. Additional ideas, resources and links are needed to broaden this page and the understanding of spiritual formation. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Callalilly12 (talk • contribs) 18:58, 14 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Ugh. This entry is an example of Wikipedia at its worst.  The notion of "Spiritual Formation" discussed here is obviously a specific term devised and/or used by people at the Ashland Theological Seminary.

How about telling us what exactly IS the Ashland Theological Seminary and to which specific Christian denomination or sub-denomination is this term particular?

THANKS.

HouseOfScandal 19:56, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Stages of Faith,James W Fowler, Collins Dove,1981 has a psychological approach to spiritual formation. See Also: Moving Toward Spiritual Maturity, Neil Pembroke, The Haworth Pastoral Press,2007 --Jpurssey (talk) 08:13, 10 May 2016 (UTC)

Agree.
Previous commenter is absolutely right. This should be an article on Ashland, not on this supposed concept. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 76.187.72.41 (talk) 09:20, 23 December 2006 (UTC). thank you so much for the write-up on spiritual formation;it is well organised;has the writer included voluntary contributions to christian spiritual growth? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nsmwp (talk • contribs) 06:25, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

There is research on the subject, though it could use embellishment and perhaps some etymology is in order as well...but I think the main reason you're hearing dissenting voices is the discomfort of the subject matter to them. I do agree there is work to be done, but don't diminish someones valid efforts simply because it's nebulous subject matter. FrYedChiKuN — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.99.84.124 (talk) 08:30, 29 May 2013 (UTC)

On Spiritual Formation
I disagree. I've never heard of Ashland; I went to Alliance Theological Seminary, and agreed with the presentation of spiritual formation. It concured with what the literature has to say on the topic.

01:39, 7 July 2008 (UTC)Omar&Angelica

I have found Ashland by an internet search on "spiritual formation", but I also find other faith traditions, mostly Roman Catholic (example), but also United Methodist Church. Looking for other faith traditions I find Judaism There is an Islamic Institute for Spiritual Formation Pagan

My Multifaith Academy for Chaplaincy and Community Ministries courses include a spiritual formation program.

There should probably also be some reference to spiritual direction. SDI World states that "Spiritual director: a trusted companion who supports spiritual formation and transformation. For thousands of years, many names have described the role including spiritual guide, spiritual companion, spiritual accompanier, mashpiah in Hebrew, anam cara in Gaelic, and spiritual teacher in Buddhism. Spiritual director is a historic umbrella term that describes a role of accompanying a spiritual directee who listens for the true spiritual director in the relationship: God or Ultimate Reality."

--Jpurssey (talk) 06:12, 10 May 2016 (UTC)

Helping Editing spiritual formation definition
Please review the definition of spiritual formation. I started. I suggest looking at both contemporary authors and historical authors for the appropriate definition. And also looking at theological dictionaries. You should have enough information as the literature is quite substantial but not well known. I will try to edit the definition as I can

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