Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Defining spirituality

According to Merriam Webster's website, the word spirituality is defined as, "sensitivity or attachment to religious values; the quality or state of being spiritual." (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spirituality)


For me, this definition is the one that is most familiar to me. When I think of the word spirituality, I think of something related to the spiritual aspect of someone's life. Spiritual items that this could encompass includes the relationship between someone and Christ, their reading (or lack thereof) of the Bible, the following of rules/expectations within a religion, and so on.

These are just a few different examples of ways to demonstrate one's spirituality. However I think the realm of spirituality, religion, and beliefs are different for everyone based on their opinions, attitudes, and beliefs over various topics.

However, for my sake, I like the definition that Merriam Webster decided upon, again because it is the most familiar or easiest for me to understand. I am interested in hearing other people's "most comfortable" definitions and see how they compare.

Senior Capstone Introduction

Wow. I can't believe it's already senior year! Where has the time gone?

I am using this blog as a way to document my thoughts, questions, progress, and reflection on senior year as I go through my Senior Capstone class.

This class will focus on the spiritual and ethical dimensions of communication as we work our way through Ethics in Human Communication by R. L. Johannesen, Communicating for Life: Christian Stewardship in Community and Media by Q. J. Shultze and Plato's Phaedrus.

I am excited to study these specific aspects in communication and am looking forward to this class.

Although I could do without the 7:40 a.m. start time...

:)

hee hee.

Happy reading! :)