The  Spirituality and Education Special Interest Group welcomes participation from those interested in the interplay of spirituality and education in all of its diversity - from early childhood education to adult and higher education, as well as in professional contexts, voluntary organizations, and community settings. We aim to enable participants to explore how spirituality relates to varied but complementary interests in practices, theories, and policies associated with education, teaching, and learning throughout the life course.

We welcome people to join this SIG to support the development of theory, research, practice and policy within the context of a supportive and engaging shared learning environment.  We welcome expressions of interest to present on a range of topics to support the evolution of the SIG—for example, a newly forming idea, a theoretical development, or a critical exploration of policy.

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       You are warmly invited to join the conversation! 

Upcoming meetings 2026-7, all at 3pm UK time (all dates and topics will be confirmed before each event)

2 September: Pause and reflect - Looking to the year ahead

14 October

25 November

2027

13 January

24 February

7 April

19 May

Book here for future events and meetings

For further information contact the Co-Chairs:

Patricia Carlisle <p.carlisle@qub.ac.uk> or Sara Horton-Deutsch <shortondeutsch@usfca.edu>.