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.

About the Author
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.

Reviews
"Here we have Fowler's own and explicitly Christian word on theinterface of faith development research and the particularity ofChristian covenant/vocation. A gift to us and an invaluableresource." --Thomas H. Groome, professor of theology and religiouseducation, Boston College

"No one, we believe, has provided more valuable scientific findingsand theoretical formulations for those whose care for others isfocused principally on the growth of the spirit, and of the personas a whole, than James. W. Fowler." --James J. Gill,editor-in-chief, Human Development

"Becoming Adult, Becoming Christian is an excellent resource forpastoral ministers and religious educators, offering practicalinsights based upon solid research." --Barbara J. Fleischer,director, Loyola Institute for Ministry, Loyola University



Book Information
ISBN 9780787951344
Author James W. Fowler
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 218g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 152mm * 10mm