Module 10 Flashcards
(52 cards)
What are the three core aspects of humanity in the whole person concept?
Physical, Psychological, and Spiritual aspects.
How does the mind-body-spirit connection influence our understanding of spirituality?
It shows that spirituality connects to the physical and psychological, often sensed beyond the five senses through intuition and emotions.
What is the “spiritual self” according to William James?
It is the most intimate, subjective part of the self, providing satisfaction through moral sensibility, reasoning, and willpower.
In what book did William James define the “spiritual self”?
The Principles of Psychology (1890).
How does Emile Durkheim define religion?
As a cultural system with shared beliefs and rituals, providing a sense of ultimate meaning.
What is the root meaning of “spirituality”?
Derived from the Latin spiritus, meaning “breath” or “life force.”
What is the primary focus of spirituality?
Individual growth and a connection with the sacred or divine.
How did early Christianity view spirituality?
As linked to the Holy Spirit, with practices that foster reverence, faith, and connection with God.
According to Peschke’s Christian Ethics (1994), what is worship’s role in spirituality?
Worship is essential for understanding transcendence and life’s ultimate meaning.
What are some positive impacts of spirituality on life?
Improved mental and physical health, contentment, resilience, and self-esteem.
How does spirituality promote self-actualization?
Through wisdom, self-transcendence, acceptance, meaningful behavior, and interpersonal trust.
How can relationships influence spiritual growth?
Strong parent-child bonds and school programs like retreats foster spiritual orientation and self-evaluation.
What are some personal practices to enhance spirituality?
Meditation, empathy, faith, and reflection to create purpose and self-discovery.
Physical Aspect
Biological
What does the physchological aspect involve?
Behavior
is an ongoing, personal life journey, contextualized by belief in God, culture, relationships, nature, and discovering meaning in one’s life.
Spiritual self
What journey is the spiritual self part of?
Seeking the meaning of life
What does spirituality contribute to self-understanding?
It helps in forming relationships, engaging socially, understanding life’s meaning and purpose, and achieving happiness and joy.
What does a beautiful spirit not seek acceptance from?
Society, instead seeking assurance from God as a unique creation
What values are part of inner beauty?
Joy, love, grace, gentleness, and unselfishness.
What is the spiritual self’s connection with?
The universal source and oneness of life.
What does finding spiritual purpose involve?
Becoming the best self rather than simply finding life’s meaning.
How did William James describe the spiritual self?
As the most intimate, subjective part of oneself, with satisfaction in moral sensibility, conscience, and will.
How does William James refer to the “spiritual me”?
As “the true, the intimate, the ultimate, the permanent me.”
