Title
Attachment, Nature, and the Young Child’s Felt Sense of God
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-30-2020
Journal
Journal of Research on Christian Education
Volume Number
29
Issue Number
1
Page Numbers
47-60
ISSN
1065-6219
Embargo Period
3-31-2020
ANZSRC / FoR Code
130102 Early Childhood Education (excl. Maori)| 130211 Religion Curriculum and Pedagogy
Avondale Research Centre
Christian Education Research Centre
Avondale Research Centre
Scripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre
Reportable Items (HERDC/ERA)
C1
Abstract
It is proposed that young children may develop a felt sense of God through an attachment to nature that parallels their attachment to significant people in their lives. Children learn through their senses and young children experience a sense of awe and wonder when immersed in nature. Research supports the argument that children who are exposed to nature develop personal attributes that help them flourish. This article argues for a nexus between young children’s sensory experiences in nature and their felt sense of God.
Link to publisher version (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/10656219.2020.1731031
Peer Review
Before publication
Recommended Citation
Christian, B. J. (2020). Attachment, nature, and the young child’s felt sense of God. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 29(1), 47-60. doi: 10.1080/10656219.2020.1731031
Associated Research Project
https://research.avondale.edu.au/research_documentation/45/
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