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Stages of Faith Development
(James Fowler)
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Age |
Faith is… |
Authority is… |
Bob Kegan: |
| Early
Childhood: |
imitated |
Parents |
"Faith ought"
(inclusive, seeking love) |
| School
Years: |
learned |
Parents
& teachers |
"Faith taught"
(independent, seeking truth) |
| Adolescence: |
by assent |
Peers
(admired others) |
"Faith bought"
(inclusive, seeking love) |
| Young
Adulthood: |
self-constructed |
Self |
"Faith sought"
(independent, seeking truth) |
| Mid-life and
beyond: |
expansive |
Creative interchange |
"Faith fought for"
(inclusive, seeking love) |
| Very mature
Adult: |
universal |
The universe?
Universal Truth? |
"Faith wrought"
(independent, seeking truth) |
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