Children's Spirituality in Selected Academic Journals (2000-2010)

Compiled by Linda Rozema February, 2011

Click here for journals 1988-1999

For journal articles prior to 1988, see Kenneth Hyde (1990). Religion in Childhood and Adolescence. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.

Adams, K. (2001). God talks to me in my dreams: The occurrence and significance of children's dreams about god. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(1), 99-111.
Adams, K. (2002). Losing control: The effects of educational restructuring on waking and dream life. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(2), 183-192.
Adams, K. (2003). Children's dreams: An exploration of jung's concept of big dreams. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(2), 105.
Adams, K. (2009). The rise of the child's voice; the silencing of the spiritual voice. Journal of Beliefs & Values: Studies in Religion & Education, 30(2), 113-122.
Adams, K., & Hyde, B. (2008). Children's grief dreams and the theory of spiritual intelligence. Dreaming, 18(1), 58-67.
Agate, S. T., Zabriskie, R. B., & Eggett, D. L. (2007). Praying, playing and successful families: An examination of family religiosity, family leisure, and family functioning. Marriage & Family Review, 42(2), 51-75.
Allen, S., & Mononen, S. (2009). Asia-pacific conference on children's spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(3), 307-310.
Alston, P. (2001). Special issue spirituality and disability. Journal of Rehabilitation, 67(1), 3.
Andrews, C. R., & Marotta, S. A. (2005). Spirituality and coping among grieving children: A preliminary study. Counseling & Values, 50(1), 38-50.
Arweck, E., & Nesbitt, E. (2007). Spirituality in education: Promoting children's spiritual development through values. Journal of Contemporary Religion, 22(3), 311-326.
Ashley, M. (2000). Behaviour change and environmental citizenship: A case for spiritual development? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 131-145.
Ashley, M. (2002). The spiritual, the cultural and the religious: What can we learn from a study of boy choristers? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(3), 257-272.
Ashley, M. (2008). Here's what you must think about nuclear power: Grappling with the spiritual ground of children's judgement inside and outside steiner waldorf education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 65-74.
Asser, S. M., & Swan, R. (2000). Child fatalities from religion-motivated medical neglect. Cultic Studies Journal, 17(1), 1-14.
Association of Christian Teachers (ACT). Briefing paper 9: Cross-curricular spirituality.
Association of Christian Teachers (ACT). (2007). Briefing paper 1: Spiritual development: How is it to be understood and promoted?www.christian-teachers.org.uk/data/act/downloads/sd_briefing.pdf
Astley, K., & Jackson, P. (2000). Doubts on spirituality: Interpreting waldorf ritual. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 221-227.
Ault, N. (2001). Spiritual life as a journey: A metaphor of exclusion for children? Journal of Christian Education, 44(1), 29-37.
Ayres, D. A. (2000). First international conference on children's spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 243-244.
Baier, M. E. M., & Wampler, K. S. (2008). A qualitative study of southern baptist mothers' and their daughters' attitudes toward sexuality. Journal of Adolescent Research, 23(1), 31-54.
Bainbridge, R. M. (2000). The spiritual and the intending teacher. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 163-175.
Barnes, L. L., Plotnikoff, G. A., Fox, K., & Pendleton, S. (2000). Spirituality, religion, and pediatrics: Intersecting worlds of healing. Pediatrics, 106(4), 899.
Barrett, J. L., & Richert, R. A. (2003). Anthropomorphism or preparedness? exploring children's god concepts. Review of Religious Research, 44(3), 300-312.
Batstone, P. (2003). Prophets in the making. Expository Times, 115(2), 57-60.
Bauman, Z. (2006). Children make you happier ... and poorer. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(1), 5-10.
Bellous, J. (2000). Spiritual and ethical orality in children: Educating an oral self. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(1), 9-26.
Bellous, J. (2002). Children, sex and sacredness. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(1), 73-91.
Bellous, J. (2006). Five classroom activities for sustaining a spiritual environment. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(1), 99-111.
Bellous, J. E. (2002). Report of the third international conference on children's spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(3), 345-347.
Bellous, J. E., & Csinos, D. M. (2009). Spiritual styles: Creating an environment to nurture spiritual wholeness. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(3), 213-224.
Belousa, I. (2006). The seventh international conference on children's spirituality, university of winchester UK 23・7 july 2006. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(3), 397-399.
Belousa, I. (2008). Rediscovery of silenced inner wisdom of spirituality: Teachers' voice in the contemporary post-soviet era. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 39-49.
Benore, E., Pargament, K. I., & Pendleton, S. (2008). An initial examination of religious coping in children with asthma. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 18(4), 267-290.
Benson, P. L., Roehlkepartain, E. C., & Rude, S. P. (2003). Spiritual development in childhood and adolescence: Toward a field of inquiry. Applied Developmental Science, 7(3), 205-213.
Best, R. (2008). In defence of the concept of 'spiritual education': A reply to roger marples. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(4), 321-329.
Beverley, R., & Cameron, R. J. (2010). Spirituality in children and young people: A suitable topic for educational and child psychologists? Educational Psychology in Practice, 26(1), 25-34.
Bhagwan, R. (2009). Creating sacred experiences for children as pathways to healing, growth and transformation. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(3), 225-234.
Black, V. K. (2004). And a little child shall teach them: Lessons in diakonia. Anglican Theological Review, 86(1), 95-101.
Blake, N. (1996). Against spiritual education. Oxford Review of Education, 22(4), 443-463.
Bollinger, B., & Palkovitz, R. (2003). The relationship between expressions of spiritual faith and parental involvement in three groups of fathers. Journal of Men's Studies, 11(2), 117-130.
Bone, J. (2005). Breaking bread: Spirituality, food and early childhood education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 10(3), 307-317.
Bone, J. (2008). Exploring trauma, loss and healing: Spirituality, te whariki and early childhood education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(3), 265-276.
Bosacki, S., & Ota, C. (2000). Preadolescents’ voices: A consideration of british and canadian children’s reflections on religion, spirituality, and their sense of self. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 203-219.
Bottery, M. (2002). Globalization, spirituality and the management of education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(2), 131-142.
Braun-Lewensohn, O., & Sagy, S. (2010). Sense of coherence, hope and values among adolescents under missile attacks: A longitudinal study. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(3), 247-260.
Bridges, L. J., & Moore, K. A. (2002). Religious involvement and children's well-being: What research tells us (and what it doesn't). child trends research briefChild Trends, Inc., Washington, DC.
British Humanist Association. (2003). Spiritual development in schools -- some issues for humanists.www.humanism.org.uk/site/cms/contentviewarticle.asp?article=1249&splash=yes.
Broadbent, J. (2004). Embodying the abstract: Enhancing children's spirituality through creative dance. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(1), 97-104.
Buchanan, M. T. (2009). The spiritual dimension and curriculum change. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(4), 385-394.
Buchanan, M. T., & Hyde, B. (2008). Learning beyond the surface: Engaging the cognitive, affective and spiritual dimensions within the curriculum. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(4), 309-320.
Bull, A., & Gillies, M. (2007). Spiritual needs of children with complex healthcare needs in hospital. Pediatric Nursing, 19(9), 34-38.
Bussing, A., Foller-Mancini, A., Gidley, J., & Heusser, P. (2010). Aspects of spirituality in adolescents. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(1), 25-44.
Campbell, A. (2006). Spiritual care for sick children of five world faiths. Pediatric Nursing, 18(10), 22-25.
Canales, A. D. (2009). A noble quest: Cultivating christian spirituality in catholic adolescents and the usefulness of 12 pastoral practices. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(1), 63-77.
Carlsson-Paige, N. (2001). Nurturing meaningful connections with young children. Reclaiming Children and Youth, 10(1; 17.)
Carroll, M. (2005). Divine therapy: Teaching reflective and meditative practices. Teaching Theology & Religion, 8(4), 232-238.
Castelli, M., & Trevathan, A. (2005). The english public space: Developing spirituality in english muslim schools. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 10(2), 123-131.
Castelli, M., & Trevathan, A. (2008). Citizenship and human rights in islamic education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 85-93.
Champagne, E. (2003). Being a child, a spiritual child. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(1), 43.
Champagne, E. (2008). Eighth international conference on children's spirituality, australian catholic university, ballarat, 20-24 january 2008. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(2), 191-192.
Champagne, E. (2008). Living and dying: A window on (christian) children's spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(3), 253-263.
Champagne, E. (2009). Together on the journey of plurality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(1), 1-3.
Chater, M. (2001). Another country: An exploration of the subversive in sexuality and spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(2)
Chater, M. (2002). Hemlock in a broken cup held by an exhausted ruler in a city state near you. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(2), 117-129.
Chater, M. (2006). Just another brick in the wall: Education as violence to the spirit. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(1), 47-56.
Christian, G. (2008). What size are god's shoes: Kids, chaos, and the spiritual life. Library Journal, 133(16), 53-53.
Clinton, J. (2008). Resilience and recovery. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(3), 213-222.
Cocks, N. L. (2004). The fifth international conference on children's spirituality bishop grossteste college, lincoln, UK. 12-16 july 2004. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(3), 321-322.
Coldrey, B. (2000). 'A strange mixture of caring and corruption': Residential care in christian brothers orphanages and industrial schools during their last phase, 1940s to 1960s. History of Education, 29(4), 343-355.
Collis, S. M. (2009). The analysis of young people's experiences of domestic violence: Spiritual and emotional journeys through suffering. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(4), 339-353.
Collis, S. M. (2010). Feeling like crap: Young people and the meaning of self-esteem. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(4), 344-346.
Conner, B. T. (2010). Affirming presence: Spiritual life and friendship with adolescents with developmental disabilities. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(4), 331-339.
Cooling, T., & Cooling, M. (2004). The scripture union theology of childhood resource paper: A response. Journal of Christian Education, 47(1), 17-23.
Corr, C. A. (2003). Spirituality in death-related literature for children. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 48(4), 365-381.
Cottingham, M. (2005). Developing spirituality through the use of literature in history education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 10(1), 45-60.
Crawford, J. W. (2004). The primal teen--what new discoveries about the teenage brain tell us about our kids/The personal intelligences--promoting social and emotional learning. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(3), 323-325.
Cronbach, A. (1956). Spirituality among jewish children. Religious Education, 51(2), 111-115.
Csinos, D. M. (2009). Nurturing childrens' spirituality: Christian perspectives and best practices. Religious Education, 104(2), 217-220.
Csordas, T. J. (2009). Growing up charismatic: Morality and spirituality among children in a religious community. Ethos, 37(4), 414-440.
Cupit, C. G. (2004). Criteria for a comprehensive model of spiritual development in secular educative care. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(3), 293-305.
Cupit, C. G. (2007). The marriage of science and spirit: Dynamic systems theory and the development of spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(2), 105-116.
Daniliuk, A. I., Kondakov, A. M., & Tishkov, V. A. (2010). The spiritual and moral education of russia's school students. Russian Education & Society, 52(2), 3-18.
Davies, G. (2001). The influence of headteachers' backgrounds, experiences and beliefs on their perceptions of the nature of children's spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(3), 341.
Davies, G. (2007). Spiritual development in church schools - a survey of welsh head teachers' perceptions. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(3), 307-324.
de Roos, S. A., Iedema, J., & Miedema, S. (2004). Influence of maternal denomination, god concepts, and child-rearing practices on young children's god concepts. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 43(4), 519-535.
De Roos, S. A., Miedema, S., & Iedema, J. (2001). Attachment, working models of self and others, and god concept in kindergarten. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 40(4), 607-618.
de Souza, M. (2003). Catholic schools as nurturing frameworks for young people's spirituality. Journal of Religious Education, 51(1), 72-80.
de Souza, M. (2005). Engaging the mind, heart and soul of the student in religious education: Teaching for meaning and connection. Journal of Religious Education, 53(4), 40-47.
de Souza, M. (2005). Growing empathetic, compassionate, meaningful and hopefilled students: Re-discovering the spiritual dimension in education. New Horizons in Education, 113, 41-52.
de Souza, M. (2006). Spirituality in religious education: Implications of changing contemporary contexts. Journal of Religious Education, 54(4), 46-53.
de Souza, M. (2009). Religions and spirituality: Why religious educators need to note the difference. Religious Education Journal of Australia, 25(1), 3-10.
De Souza, M. (2003). Contemporary influences on the spirituality of young people: Implications for education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(3), 269-279.
De Souza, M. (2005). Spirituality and religiosity in catholic and coptic orthodox schools: Implications for religious school communities. Spiritual Education, , 8-22.
de Souza, M. (2006). Educating for hope, compassion and meaning in a divisive and intolerant world. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(1), 165-175.
de Souza, M. (2008). Education for transformation: Meeting students' needs in changing contemporary contexts. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 27-37.
de Souza, M. (2009). Spirituality and well-being. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(3), 181-184.
de Souza, M., Cartwright, P., & McGilp, E. J. (2004). The perceptions of young people who live in a regional city in australia of their spiritual well-being: Implications for education. Journal of Youth Studies, 7(2), 155-172.
de Souza, M., & Hyde, B. (2007). Spirituality of children and young people: A consideration of some perspectives and implications from research contextualized by australia. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(2), 97-104.
de Souza, M., & Rymarz, R. (2007). The role of cultural and spiritual expressions in affirming a sense of self, place, and purpose among young urban, indigenous australians. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(3), 277-288.
Dillen, A. (2007). Between heroic and deficient: Challenges to research on children's spirituality from a christian theological standpoint. Concilium, (5), 57.
Dillen, A. (2006). Children between liberation and care: Ethical perspectives on the rights of children and parent–child relationships. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(2), 237-250.
Dillen, A. (2007). Religious participation of children as active subjects: Toward a hermeneutical-communicative model of religious education in families with young children. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(1), 37-49.
Dillen, A. (2008). Foundations of responsibility for children. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 51-61.
Dillon, J. J. (2000). The spiritual child: Appreciating children's transformative effects on adults. Encounter: Education for Meaning and Social Justice, 13(4), 4-18.
DiLorenzo, P., Johnson, R., & Bussey, M. (2001). The role of spirituality in the recovery process. Child Welfare, 80(2), 257-273.
Dixon, C. K. (2001). Nurturing the spirit or quenching it through coercion? an exploration of the tensions in nurturing children. Journal of Christian Education, 44(1), 15-28.
Dixon, C. K. (2001). Children and spirituality. Journal of Christian Education, 44(1), 3-58.
Donahue, M. J. (2009). The handbook of spiritual development in childhood and adolescence (the SAGE program on applied developmental science). edited by eugene C. roehlkepartain, pamela ebstyne king, linda wagener, and peter L. benson. thousand oaks, CA: Sage, 2006. xvi +.. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 19(3), 207-210.
Dosser Jr., D. A., Smith, A. L., Markowski, E. W., & Cain, H. I. (2001). Including families' spiritual beliefs and their faith communities in systems of care. Journal of Family Social Work, 5(3), 63-78.
Duff, L. (2003). Spiritual development and education: A contemplative view. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(3), 227-237.
Durka, G. (2004). Through the looking glass: Reflections on a gift to religious educators. Religious Education, 99(4), 422.
Earl, M. (2001). Shadow and spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(3), 277.
Eaude, T. (2005). Strangely familiar? teachers making sense of young children's spiritual development. Early Years, 25(3), 237-248.
Eaude, T. (2003). Shining lights in unexpected corners: New angles on young children's spiritual development. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(2), 151.
Eaude, T. (2004). Do young boys and girls have distinct and different approaches and needs in relation to spiritual development? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(1), 0-66.
Eaude, T. (2009). Happiness, emotional well-being and mental health - what has children's spirituality to offer? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(3), 185-196.
Eaude, T. (2010). How high should boys sing? gender, authenticity and credibility in the young male voice. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(4), 343-344.
Ekas, N. V., Whitman, T. L., & Shivers, C. (2009). Religiosity, spirituality, and socioemotional functioning in mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders, 39(5), 706-719.
Elton-Chalcraft, S. (2002). Empty wells: How well are we doing at spiritual well-being? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(3), 309-328.
Engebretson, K. (2002). Expressions of religiosity and spirituality among australian 14 year olds. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(1), 57-72.
Engebretson, K. (2004). Teenage boys, spirituality and religion. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(3), 263-278.
Engebretson, K. (2006). ‘God’s got your back’: Teenage boys talk about god. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(3), 329-345.
Engel, J. W. (2002). Creating a context in the early childhood classroom spotlight: Cosmic education. Montessori Life, 14(2)
Eppert, C. (2010). The 'war within': Ethical and spiritual responsibilities to children in an age of terror and consumerism. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(3), 219-232.
Erickson, D. V. (2008). Spirituality, loss and recovery in children with disabilities. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(3), 287-296.
Erricker, C. (2001). Shall we dance? authority representation, and voice: The place of spirituality in religious education. Religious Education, 96(1), 20-35.
Erricker, C. (2001). Professor ninian smart. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(1), 129-130.
Erricker, C. (2002). Critique and coherence in spiritual education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(3), 237-239.
Erricker, C. (2002). The psychology of collateral damage. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 7(1), 5-7.
Erricker, C. (2003). Against the protection of childhood innocence. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(1), 3.
Erricker, C. (2004). Pedagogy and the dark art of surveillance. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(1), 0-5.
Erricker, C. (2005). ‘God’s away on business’: Does this mean we are spiritually bereft? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 10(1), 1-4.
Erricker, C. (2006). If you don’t know the difference you are living with, how can you learn to live with it? taking difference seriously in spiritual and religious education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(1), 137-150.
Erricker, C. (2006). No problem here? multiculturalism, integration and spiritual capital. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(3), 311-313.
Erricker, C. (2007). Children's spirituality and postmodern faith. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(1), 51-60.
Erricker, C. (2007). Coming out and coming in: Atheism and burma as part of the conversation on spiritual discourse. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(3), 229-231.
Erricker, C. (2008). In fifty years, who will be here? reflections on globalisation, migration and spiritual identity. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 15-26.
Erricker, C. (2008). What legacy do we leave the next generation? International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(2), 97-99.
Erricker, C., & Erricker, J. (2009). Eyeless in gaza: Reflections on conflict. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(2), 89-91.
Erricker, J. (2001). Reflections on relationships. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(3), 261.
Erricker, J. (2003). Spiritual citizenship. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(3), 211-216.
Erricker, J. (2005). Thinking about difference. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 10(3), 239-241.
Essien, A. (2003). Spiritualist movements and female health: An experience of a nigerian community. Voices from the Third World, 26(1), 143-163.
Estep, J. R.,. (2002). Childhood transformation: Toward an educational theology of childhood conversion & spiritual formation. Stone-Campbell Journal, 5(2), 183-206.
Feuerverger, G. (2010). Fairy tales and other stories as spiritual guides for children of war: An auto-ethnographic perspective. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(3), 233-245.
Filipsone, A. (2009). Religious literacy or spiritual awareness? comparative critique of andrew wright's and david hay's approaches to spiritual education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(2), 121-128.
Fisher, J. W. (2008). Impacting teachers' and students' spiritual well-being. Journal of Beliefs & Values, 29(3), 252-261.
Fisher, J. W. (2008). Nurturing students' spiritual well-being: Caring for the whole child. Journal of Christian Education, 51(1), 7-20.
Fisher, J. W. (2009). Environment impacts on spiritual well-being in education. Journal of Religious Education, 57(1), 25-37.
Fisher, J. W. (2006). Using secondary students’ views about influences on their spiritual well‐being to inform pastoral care. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(3), 347-356.
Fisher, J. W. (2007). It's time to wake up and stem the decline in spiritual well-being in victorian schools. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(2), 165-177.
Fisher, J. W. (2009). Getting the balance: Assessing spirituality and well-being among children and youth. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(3), 273-288.
Fisher, J. W. (2009). Investigating australian education students' views about spiritual well-being, as compared with teachers in schools. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 14(2), 151-167.
Ford, G. S. (2007). Hospitalized kids: Spiritual care at their level. Journal of Christian Nursing: A Quarterly Publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship, 24(3), 135-140.
Fowler, J. W., & Dell, M. L. (2004). Stages of faith and identity: Birth to teens. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 13(1), 17-33.
Fraser, D. (2007). State education, spirituality, and culture: Teachers' personal and professional stories of negotiating the nexus. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(3), 289-305.
Fraser, D., & Grootenboer, P. (2004). Nurturing spirituality in secular classrooms. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(3), 307-320.
Frendo, A. J. (2007). 'Come and see': An existential approach to received wisdom. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(1), 9-16.
Gall, T. L., Basque, V., Damasceno-Scott, M., & Vardy, G. (2007). Spirituality and the current adjustment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 46(1), 101-117.
Gay, B. (2000). Fostering spiritual development through the religious dimension of schools: The report of a pilot study in 17 independent schools. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(1), 61-74.
Gearon, L. (2006). Children’s spirituality and children’s rights. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(2), 193-198.
Gearon, L. (2000). Spiritual education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 239-241.
Gearon, L. (2001). A spirituality of dissent: Religion, culture and post-colonial criticism. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(3), 289.
Gearon, L. (2008). Freedom from repression: Some thoughts on totalitarianism for religious, spiritual and citizenship/human rights education. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 13(1), 5-14.
Gebhardt-Seele, P. (2002). Cosmic education: Linking the human to the universe. NAMTA Journal, 27(3), 99.
Gellel, A. (2007). Valuing the language of intergenerational wisdom in the spiritual education of children. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(1), 1-3.
Gersch, I., Dowling, F., Panagiotaki, G., & Potton, A. (2008). Listening to children's views of spiritual and metaphysical concepts: A new dimension to educational psychology practice? Educational Psychology in Practice, 24(3), 225-236.
Gidley, J. M. (2007). Educational imperatives of the evolution of consciousness: The integral visions of rudolf steiner and ken wilber. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 12(2), 117-135.
Giesenberg, A. (2000). Spiritual development and young children. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 8(2), 23-37.
Gillies-Rezo, S., & Bosacki, S. (2003). Invisible bruises: Kindergartners' perceptions of bullying. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(2), 163.
Goldberg, S. (2007). Children with disabilities: Choosing the road of hope. Journal of Christian Nursing : A Quarterly Publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship, 24(3), 141-147.
Gould, J. B. (2006). Spiritual healing of disrupted childhood. Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling, 60(3), 263-273.
Grainger, T., & Kendall-Seatter, S. (2003). Drama and spirituality: Reflective connections. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 8(1), 25.
Green, M. (2008). Putting spiritual development of young people on the map: An english perspective. New Directions for Youth Development, 2008(118), 59-72.
Green, T. (2006). Worship with eyes and ears wide-open. Journal of Family Ministry, 20(4), 64-77.
Grey, M. (2006). The disenchantment and re‐enchantment of childhood in an age of globalization. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(1), 11-21.
Grosch, P. (2000). Paideia: Philosophy educating humanity through spirituality. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 5(2), 229-238.
Gross, Z. (2010). The chicken grows as the egg decays: War and spirituality as contradictory and complementary forces. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 15(3), 199-208.
Gubi, P. M., & Jacobs, R. (2009). Exploring the impact on counsellors of working with spiritually abused clients. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 12(2), 191-204.
Haines, A. M. (2003). Work. NAMTA Journal, 28(2), 49.
Halstead, J. M., & Affouneh, S. J. (2006). Educating the human spirit in times of conflict: The case of emergency education in palestine. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 11(2), 199-215.
Halstead, J. M., & Halstead, A. O. (2004). Awe, tragedy and the human condition. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 9(2), 163-175.
Halstead, J. M., & Waite, S. (2001). Nurturing the spiritual in children's sexual development. International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 6(2)
Hamilton, R. (2009). Children's ministry in february. Expository Times, 120(4), 190-191.
Hamilton, R. (2009). Children's ministry in may. Expository Times, 120(7), 348-349.
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