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Fowler's Faith Stage Theory
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James Fowler investigated and developed a stage theory for the development of religious faith. In practice, it is also applicable to other areas of general beliefs. Kirst-Ashman and Zastrow (2004) add a 'Primal or Undifferentiated' stage prior to stage 1. This includes Lacan's early stages and entry into the Symbolic Register. It is perhaps an interesting hypothesis as to whether faith exists or is more pure in Lacan's pre-lingual, pre-mirror phase stage of the Real.
So what?When working with people's beliefs and especially those around religion, take account of where they are. Of course, you should listen carefully and test for their stage before taking further action. See alsoPreferences, Beliefs, Identity, Values
Fowler, J. (1971). Stages of Faith, Harper and Row, San Francisco Kirst-Ashman, K.K. and Zastrow, C. (2004). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (Sixth ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole—Thomson |
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