Argues that diverse traditional and contemporary spiritual perspectives share a unifying theme of the interconnectivity of all life within the Universe, alongside themes of living in the present, the unity of body, spirit, and earth, and the importance of contemplative solitude and silence, and proposes these as a basis for a spirituality course relevant to multicultural student settings.
Abstract
This thesis examines traditional and contemporary perspectives on the nature of spirituality. Its aim is to provide a basis for a programme or course on spirituality that would be relevant and meaningful for students in multicultural settings. The main theme unifying the diverse traditions and perspectives examined in the thesis relates to the interconnectivity of all life within the Universe. Other related themes include: the importance of living in the present, the unity between body, spirit, and earth, and the importance of contemplative solitude and silence.