Spirituality has been disregarded by the development field. Yet the exclusion of spirituality is part of the consequences of the global humanitarian and environmental crisis. Researches have shown that the replacement of traditional manifestations including spirituality with modernity has provoked changes in all fields of humanity, including global development. This study aims to show
how spirituality can impact community development in modern and multicultural societies and how the use of some spiritual practices in institutions can make differences in the life of the participants and their communities. Is it possible to apply spiritual approaches in a multicultural community? This is one of the questions that my reserch tries to answer. Spirituality is not the same as religion. In this context it is defined as the relationship that one has with oneself and everything else, it is a search for the meaning of life and the raising of awareness towards the world, which promotes interconnection.
Based on a review of the literature on spirituality and development, an interview method approach was conducted in three institutions in Brazil, in different contexts and locations (rural and urban). None of them has spirituality as the main activity, although they apply it in their
methodologies and approaches through their own activities. Respondents were selected by a set of criterias and asked questions about their lives, their involvement within the institutions and in the community. The results indicate that people who receive spiritual education are likely to notice changes in their lives and in perceptions about their communities, nature and society. It is then transformed into actions that benefit not only their personal lives, but their surroundings as well. On this basis, it is recommended that development institutions use spirituality as a tool to achieve real and long term impact in community development. Consequently, spirituality is a part of the solution for the humanitarian and environmental crisis we are faced with.
Anotace v angličtině
Spirituality has been disregarded by the development field. Yet the exclusion of spirituality is part of the consequences of the global humanitarian and environmental crisis. Researches have shown that the replacement of traditional manifestations including spirituality with modernity has provoked changes in all fields of humanity, including global development. This study aims to show
how spirituality can impact community development in modern and multicultural societies and how the use of some spiritual practices in institutions can make differences in the life of the participants and their communities. Is it possible to apply spiritual approaches in a multicultural community? This is one of the questions that my reserch tries to answer. Spirituality is not the same as religion. In this context it is defined as the relationship that one has with oneself and everything else, it is a search for the meaning of life and the raising of awareness towards the world, which promotes interconnection.
Based on a review of the literature on spirituality and development, an interview method approach was conducted in three institutions in Brazil, in different contexts and locations (rural and urban). None of them has spirituality as the main activity, although they apply it in their
methodologies and approaches through their own activities. Respondents were selected by a set of criterias and asked questions about their lives, their involvement within the institutions and in the community. The results indicate that people who receive spiritual education are likely to notice changes in their lives and in perceptions about their communities, nature and society. It is then transformed into actions that benefit not only their personal lives, but their surroundings as well. On this basis, it is recommended that development institutions use spirituality as a tool to achieve real and long term impact in community development. Consequently, spirituality is a part of the solution for the humanitarian and environmental crisis we are faced with.
Klíčová slova
Spirituality, community development, modern and multicultural society, humanitarian and environmental crisis
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Spirituality, community development, modern and multicultural society, humanitarian and environmental crisis
Rozsah průvodní práce
112
Jazyk
IN
Anotace
Spirituality has been disregarded by the development field. Yet the exclusion of spirituality is part of the consequences of the global humanitarian and environmental crisis. Researches have shown that the replacement of traditional manifestations including spirituality with modernity has provoked changes in all fields of humanity, including global development. This study aims to show
how spirituality can impact community development in modern and multicultural societies and how the use of some spiritual practices in institutions can make differences in the life of the participants and their communities. Is it possible to apply spiritual approaches in a multicultural community? This is one of the questions that my reserch tries to answer. Spirituality is not the same as religion. In this context it is defined as the relationship that one has with oneself and everything else, it is a search for the meaning of life and the raising of awareness towards the world, which promotes interconnection.
Based on a review of the literature on spirituality and development, an interview method approach was conducted in three institutions in Brazil, in different contexts and locations (rural and urban). None of them has spirituality as the main activity, although they apply it in their
methodologies and approaches through their own activities. Respondents were selected by a set of criterias and asked questions about their lives, their involvement within the institutions and in the community. The results indicate that people who receive spiritual education are likely to notice changes in their lives and in perceptions about their communities, nature and society. It is then transformed into actions that benefit not only their personal lives, but their surroundings as well. On this basis, it is recommended that development institutions use spirituality as a tool to achieve real and long term impact in community development. Consequently, spirituality is a part of the solution for the humanitarian and environmental crisis we are faced with.
Anotace v angličtině
Spirituality has been disregarded by the development field. Yet the exclusion of spirituality is part of the consequences of the global humanitarian and environmental crisis. Researches have shown that the replacement of traditional manifestations including spirituality with modernity has provoked changes in all fields of humanity, including global development. This study aims to show
how spirituality can impact community development in modern and multicultural societies and how the use of some spiritual practices in institutions can make differences in the life of the participants and their communities. Is it possible to apply spiritual approaches in a multicultural community? This is one of the questions that my reserch tries to answer. Spirituality is not the same as religion. In this context it is defined as the relationship that one has with oneself and everything else, it is a search for the meaning of life and the raising of awareness towards the world, which promotes interconnection.
Based on a review of the literature on spirituality and development, an interview method approach was conducted in three institutions in Brazil, in different contexts and locations (rural and urban). None of them has spirituality as the main activity, although they apply it in their
methodologies and approaches through their own activities. Respondents were selected by a set of criterias and asked questions about their lives, their involvement within the institutions and in the community. The results indicate that people who receive spiritual education are likely to notice changes in their lives and in perceptions about their communities, nature and society. It is then transformed into actions that benefit not only their personal lives, but their surroundings as well. On this basis, it is recommended that development institutions use spirituality as a tool to achieve real and long term impact in community development. Consequently, spirituality is a part of the solution for the humanitarian and environmental crisis we are faced with.
Klíčová slova
Spirituality, community development, modern and multicultural society, humanitarian and environmental crisis
Klíčová slova v angličtině
Spirituality, community development, modern and multicultural society, humanitarian and environmental crisis
Zásady pro vypracování
The goal of this thesis is to understand the importance of spirituality in development, and how to apply spirituality in community initiatives. I also want to explore how spirituality and holistic knowledge could collaborate with some aspects of the modernization development school. And in general, how it could be incorporated more strongly into the development field. I will assess the impact of spirituality in some community initiatives using my own research, and will also examine various case studies, including the existing literature. I will mainly explore the ideas and theories of the post-development school.
Zásady pro vypracování
The goal of this thesis is to understand the importance of spirituality in development, and how to apply spirituality in community initiatives. I also want to explore how spirituality and holistic knowledge could collaborate with some aspects of the modernization development school. And in general, how it could be incorporated more strongly into the development field. I will assess the impact of spirituality in some community initiatives using my own research, and will also examine various case studies, including the existing literature. I will mainly explore the ideas and theories of the post-development school.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Battistella, L., Masieiro, D. Saad, M. 2001. Espiritualidade baseada em evidencias. Acta Fisiatrica. Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP).
Beek, K. 2000. Spirituality: a development taboo
Chile, L., 2004. Simpson, G. Spirituality and community development: exploring the link between the individual and the collective
Karnal, L. 2018. Espiritualidade e longevidade - A relevancia da espiritualidade na experiencia humana. Published by Saber Filosófico
Lunn, J. 2009. The Role of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith in Development: a critical theory approach.
Rahnema, M., Bawtree, V. 2005. The Post-Development Reader. 5th edition. London, UK: Zed Books.
Seznam doporučené literatury
Battistella, L., Masieiro, D. Saad, M. 2001. Espiritualidade baseada em evidencias. Acta Fisiatrica. Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP).
Beek, K. 2000. Spirituality: a development taboo
Chile, L., 2004. Simpson, G. Spirituality and community development: exploring the link between the individual and the collective
Karnal, L. 2018. Espiritualidade e longevidade - A relevancia da espiritualidade na experiencia humana. Published by Saber Filosófico
Lunn, J. 2009. The Role of Religion, Spirituality, and Faith in Development: a critical theory approach.
Rahnema, M., Bawtree, V. 2005. The Post-Development Reader. 5th edition. London, UK: Zed Books.
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Monique Lima Leite, B.A. prezentovala záměr a výsledky své diplomové práce. Byly prezentovány posudky vedoucího práce a jejího oponenta. Diskuze se týkala například otázky, zda se autorka sama setkala během svého působení v nadnárodních korporacích s implementací spirituality či doplňujících otázek k praktické části práce, aktualizace Beekova výzkumu v akademické literatuře.