Becoming Adult, Becoming Christian: Adult Development and Christian Faith

by James W. Fowler

Publisher:

Jossey-Bass

, 2000

Overview

In this updated reissue of his 1984 classic, James Fowler applies his groundbreaking research on the development of faith to Christianity. In his revised first chapter Fowler locates his approach to the study of human and faith development in relation to the contemporary conversation about identity and selfhood in postmodernity. Fowler invites readers to explore what it means to find and claim vocation: a purpose for one’s life that is part of the purposes of God. Reclaiming covenant and vocation as ideals for responsible, mature, Christian selfhood, Fowler shows how a dynamic understanding of what vocation involves can both inform and transform lives.

Key Features

• Applies his groundbreaking research on the development of faith to Christianity.
• Approaches to the study of human and faith development.
• Invites readers to explore what it means to find and claim vocation.

Product Details

• Title: Becoming Adult, Becoming Christian: Adult Development and Christian Faith
• Author: James W. Fowler
• Edition: Rev. ed.
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Print Publication Date: 2000
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 131
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Faith › Psychology; Faith development; Adulthood › Psychological aspects; Developmental psychology; Christian life
• Resource ID: LLS:BCMNGDLTCHRSFTH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-20T22:00:54Z

About James W. Fowler

James W. Fowler, is Charles Howard Candler professor of theology and human development and director of Emory University’s Center for Ethics in Public Policy and the Professions.