SEDSIG- The Inner Work of Growing Up: Can spirituality and spiritual practices foster adult developmental capacities? (02/09/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This Spirituality and Education Special Interest Group welcomes people to explore the interplay of spirituality and education. Our interests are diverse — from across the life course in educational and professional contexts, voluntary organizations and community settings.

We are pleased to welcome DrTim Lyttle to start the new term of this SEDSIG.

Dr Tim Lyttle is a retired GP who now writes and talks about adult growth and development — what it is, how it happens, and what it makes possible. His doctoral research examines how spirituality fosters, or hinders, adult growth and development.

This presentation will highlight the value of ongoing, intentional growth and development for both educators and students, exploring spirituality and spiritual practices as potential catalysts for growth in meaning-making and self-understanding.

The presentation will last approximately 20minutes, followed by group discussion.

We would also like to remind participants of the forthcoming INSS International Conference on 15-17 July 2027 in York, England International Network for the Study of Spirituality - Home.

We look forward to getting together Wednesday 2nd September at 3pm UK time.

Warm regards, your co-chairs Sara and Trisha

shortondeutsch@usfca.edu AND p.carlisle@qub.ac.uk

Just click the link below at the time of the event to access the call.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86433633600?pwd=RmozM0RmQitKUlJUSXhnclJwZ1FkZz09

The SIG Chairs: Sara Horton-Deutsch, Patricia Carlisle

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SEDSIG- The Inner Work of Growing Up: Can spirituality and spiritual practices foster adult developmental capacities? (02/09/2026)