Marian de Souza
Biographic Data
| ID | 6678483 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marian de Souza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marian |
| FAMILY NAME | de Souza |
| SIGNATURE | DE SOUZA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Australian Catholic University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0758-5825 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 3 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Spirituality in education and wellbeing – a philosophical reflection on my personal and professional journey
My PhD research in the mid nineties found Year 12 students asserting ‘I am spiritual but not religious.’ This led to my subsequent postdoctoral research into the role of spirituality in education. Here, I reflect on my life as someone who has lived with a foot in two cultures so that I learnt to live comfortably with diversity, and I consider the experiences which generated my research journey. It led me to a contemporary understanding of spiritu…
Love and compassion
"Love and compassion: exploring their role in education." International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 23(3), pp. 337–338
A philosophy of schooling
Postformal education
"Postformal education: a philosophy for complex futures." International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 22(2), pp. 179–180
Issues in Religion and Education
For much of the last century, Western education systems were secular in nature. As a result, religion and education were seen as two distinct entities that did not usually connect. One exception wa
An investigation into the effects of meditation with children in a Catholic primary school
This article reports on some findings of a small research project that examined the role of meditation in enhancing the relational lives of children, in particular, their relationship with God. It begins by discussing the literature on relevant research studies that investigate different aspects of meditation. The research method in the project was a case study that involved one Catholic primary school in the Melbourne Archdiocese. Different data…
The search for a theology of childhood
In this selection of some of Jerome Berryman’s writings, Brendan Hyde has chosen articles with an attention to their reflection of Berryman’s research journey over the past 30 years as well as thei
Art therapy in Asia
The subtitle of this book serves to immediately focus the reader’s attention on the fact that this book presents original and innovative perspectives on the subject of art therapy. The opening sent
The empathetic mind
The discovery of mirror neurons has led to some exciting research into the role of the brain and human empathy. Empathy is a significant element in human relationality and, therefore, human spirituality. This article will focus on the links between mirror neurons and human empathy and education. It will then examine how technology may be a factor in causing the erosion of empathy in today’s world, leading to school violence and bullying. It will …
Religion in Education
This book is a tribute to Professor Robert Jackson by some of his former students and colleagues and marks his fortieth year (1972–2012) as a teacher and researcher in Religious Education (RE). Jac
Connectedness and connectedness
Over the past few decades in the western world, as the concept and language of spirituality has moved out of theological and religion study disciplines to include studies in secular spheres, much of the literature identifies spirituality as a positive thing. Experiences often linked to it are positive experiences such as awe and wonder, joy and delight, tolerance and kindness, truth and honesty and so on. While this is important, I believe it is …
Parenting the ‘Millennium Child’
This article considers a range of issues confronting parents of children growing up in the new millennium. The authors frame their discussion with concerns raised by scholars in a diverse range of fields that notions of risk, uncertainty and anxiety play a critical role in what parents today understand as comprising their parental responsibilities. A review of literature in the areas of education, media and technology, health and well-being, and …
Debates in Religious Education
Debates in Religious Education L. PHILIP BARNES, ed., 2012 London & New York: Routledge 312 pp., £95.00, US$160.00 (hb), £22.99, US$40.95 (pb) ISBN 978–0–415–58392–3 (hb), ISBN 978–0–415–58391–6 (p
Educating from the heart
International Handbook of Education for Spirituality, Care and Wellbeing
Spirituality and well‐being
My investigations into notions of contemporary spirituality began in the late nineties when I would hear my students claim to be ‘not religious but spiritual’. I was interested to know just what th
Education for transformation
The latter part of the twentieth century saw huge movements of people across many areas of the globe through government‐organized migration programs, through extended career pathways, and through the growing numbers of refugees and displaced persons as a result of war, famine, drought and other devastating scenarios. This has led to the rise of societies with multicultural, multi‐faith and multi‐linguistic features, where once they were mono‐cult…
The Transmission of a Religious Heritage to Younger Members of Small Ethnic Communities in a Pluralist Society
Contemporary Australia has clearly become a multi-faith and multi-cultural society. Even within the mainstream Christian religions there are many new arrivals whose countries of origin are non Euro-centric, and they have brought with them a wide variety of cultural practices that are different from the Anglo-Saxon/Celtic culture that has dominated religious practice in this country. Consequently, the ‘face’ of Australian Christians has been slowl…
The role of cultural and spiritual expressions in affirming a sense of self, place, and purpose among young urban, Indigenous Australians
This article sets out to discuss the impact that urban living has had on the lives of young Indigenous people. It will seek to discover some of the problems that occur when there is a meeting of two cultures, in this case the Indigenous culture of Australian Aboriginal people and the mainstream culture that has been derived largely from west European traditions which, in turn, was born out of Western Christian perspectives. As well, it will explo…
Spirituality of children and young people
(2007). Spirituality of children and young people: a consideration of some perspectives and implications from research contextualized by Australia. International Journal of Children's Spirituality: Vol. 12, The rising spirit: research in spirituality in Australia, New Zealand and The Asia Pacific region, pp. 97-104
International Handbook of the Religious, Moral and Spiritual Dimensions in Education (International Handbooks of Religion and Education)
In today’s complex and plural world, there has been, particularly in western cultures, an identifiable change in peoples’ relationships with religious traditions. Some of these changes have also permeated non-western cultural traditions as they have been exposed to and influenced by television and other media that is dominated by western life styles and contexts. A corresponding movement is a vital resurgence of interest in human spirituality. Tr…
International Handbook of the Religious, Moral and Spiritual Dimensions in Education
Educating for hope, compassion and meaning in a divisive and intolerant world
This article explores the problem of discussing a spiritual dimension in education within the secular context of western society, and Australian society in particular. It explores the idea that spirituality is relational and proposes an approach to learning that nurtures and gives expression to spirituality in terms of the connectedness students may feel and experience. It argues that such an approach can lead to the development of learning progr…
The perceptions of young people who live in a regional city in Australia of their spiritual well‐being
This paper is a report on a research study that investigated perceptions of 16‐year‐old to 20‐year‐old young people of their spiritual well‐being. The participants came from a range of backgrounds in a regional city in Victoria, Australia. Indications of spiritual well‐being were seen as expressions of a deep level of connectedness to the human and non‐human world and, also, a sense of purpose in one's life that promoted self‐esteem. The findings…
Contemporary Influences on the Spirituality of Young People
This paper discusses the contemporary social and educational context of Australia and the impact on young people's spirituality. It briefly presents the findings of a pilot study that explored the spirtuality of young people who live in a regional city in Australia and discusses their implications for educational programs that will address the spiritual dimension of learning
Parenting the ‘Millennium Child’
This article considers a range of issues confronting parents of children growing up in the new millennium. The authors frame their discussion with concerns raised by scholars in a diverse range of fields that notions of risk, uncertainty and anxiety play a critical role in what parents today understand as comprising their parental responsibilities. A review of literature in the areas of education, media and technology, health and well-being, and …
The perceptions of young people who live in a regional city in Australia of their spiritual well‐being
This paper is a report on a research study that investigated perceptions of 16‐year‐old to 20‐year‐old young people of their spiritual well‐being. The participants came from a range of backgrounds in a regional city in Victoria, Australia. Indications of spiritual well‐being were seen as expressions of a deep level of connectedness to the human and non‐human world and, also, a sense of purpose in one's life that promoted self‐esteem. The findings…
Contemporary Influences on the Spirituality of Young People
This paper discusses the contemporary social and educational context of Australia and the impact on young people's spirituality. It briefly presents the findings of a pilot study that explored the spirtuality of young people who live in a regional city in Australia and discusses their implications for educational programs that will address the spiritual dimension of learning
The Perceptions of some Australian Coptic Students of the Influences on their Religious Development
This article discusses some aspects of a research project that investigated the perceptions of religiosity and spirituality of young Copts from two Coptic schools in Melbourne. Contemporary Australia is a relatively young multicultural and multi-faith society so that Australian youth are exposed to a wide range of cultural and religious practices through both community interaction and a highly influential media. Within such a context, the Copts a…
The perceptions of young people who live in a regional city in Australia of their spiritual well‐being
This paper is a report on a research study that investigated perceptions of 16‐year‐old to 20‐year‐old young people of their spiritual well‐being. The participants came from a range of backgrounds in a regional city in Victoria, Australia. Indications of spiritual well‐being were seen as expressions of a deep level of connectedness to the human and non‐human world and, also, a sense of purpose in one's life that promoted self‐esteem. The findings…
International Handbook of the Religious, Moral and Spiritual Dimensions in Education
Educating for hope, compassion and meaning in a divisive and intolerant world
This article explores the problem of discussing a spiritual dimension in education within the secular context of western society, and Australian society in particular. It explores the idea that spirituality is relational and proposes an approach to learning that nurtures and gives expression to spirituality in terms of the connectedness students may feel and experience. It argues that such an approach can lead to the development of learning progr…
The Transmission of a Religious Heritage to Younger Members of Small Ethnic Communities in a Pluralist Society
Contemporary Australia has clearly become a multi-faith and multi-cultural society. Even within the mainstream Christian religions there are many new arrivals whose countries of origin are non Euro-centric, and they have brought with them a wide variety of cultural practices that are different from the Anglo-Saxon/Celtic culture that has dominated religious practice in this country. Consequently, the ‘face’ of Australian Christians has been slowl…
The role of cultural and spiritual expressions in affirming a sense of self, place, and purpose among young urban, Indigenous Australians
This article sets out to discuss the impact that urban living has had on the lives of young Indigenous people. It will seek to discover some of the problems that occur when there is a meeting of two cultures, in this case the Indigenous culture of Australian Aboriginal people and the mainstream culture that has been derived largely from west European traditions which, in turn, was born out of Western Christian perspectives. As well, it will explo…
Spirituality of children and young people
(2007). Spirituality of children and young people: a consideration of some perspectives and implications from research contextualized by Australia. International Journal of Children's Spirituality: Vol. 12, The rising spirit: research in spirituality in Australia, New Zealand and The Asia Pacific region, pp. 97-104
International Handbook of the Religious, Moral and Spiritual Dimensions in Education (International Handbooks of Religion and Education)
In today’s complex and plural world, there has been, particularly in western cultures, an identifiable change in peoples’ relationships with religious traditions. Some of these changes have also permeated non-western cultural traditions as they have been exposed to and influenced by television and other media that is dominated by western life styles and contexts. A corresponding movement is a vital resurgence of interest in human spirituality. Tr…
Education for transformation
The latter part of the twentieth century saw huge movements of people across many areas of the globe through government‐organized migration programs, through extended career pathways, and through the growing numbers of refugees and displaced persons as a result of war, famine, drought and other devastating scenarios. This has led to the rise of societies with multicultural, multi‐faith and multi‐linguistic features, where once they were mono‐cult…
International Handbook of Education for Spirituality, Care and Wellbeing
Spirituality and well‐being
My investigations into notions of contemporary spirituality began in the late nineties when I would hear my students claim to be ‘not religious but spiritual’. I was interested to know just what th
Educating from the heart
Connectedness and connectedness
Over the past few decades in the western world, as the concept and language of spirituality has moved out of theological and religion study disciplines to include studies in secular spheres, much of the literature identifies spirituality as a positive thing. Experiences often linked to it are positive experiences such as awe and wonder, joy and delight, tolerance and kindness, truth and honesty and so on. While this is important, I believe it is …
Parenting the ‘Millennium Child’
This article considers a range of issues confronting parents of children growing up in the new millennium. The authors frame their discussion with concerns raised by scholars in a diverse range of fields that notions of risk, uncertainty and anxiety play a critical role in what parents today understand as comprising their parental responsibilities. A review of literature in the areas of education, media and technology, health and well-being, and …
Debates in Religious Education
Debates in Religious Education L. PHILIP BARNES, ed., 2012 London & New York: Routledge 312 pp., £95.00, US$160.00 (hb), £22.99, US$40.95 (pb) ISBN 978–0–415–58392–3 (hb), ISBN 978–0–415–58391–6 (p
An investigation into the effects of meditation with children in a Catholic primary school
This article reports on some findings of a small research project that examined the role of meditation in enhancing the relational lives of children, in particular, their relationship with God. It begins by discussing the literature on relevant research studies that investigate different aspects of meditation. The research method in the project was a case study that involved one Catholic primary school in the Melbourne Archdiocese. Different data…
The search for a theology of childhood
In this selection of some of Jerome Berryman’s writings, Brendan Hyde has chosen articles with an attention to their reflection of Berryman’s research journey over the past 30 years as well as thei
Art therapy in Asia
The subtitle of this book serves to immediately focus the reader’s attention on the fact that this book presents original and innovative perspectives on the subject of art therapy. The opening sent
The empathetic mind
The discovery of mirror neurons has led to some exciting research into the role of the brain and human empathy. Empathy is a significant element in human relationality and, therefore, human spirituality. This article will focus on the links between mirror neurons and human empathy and education. It will then examine how technology may be a factor in causing the erosion of empathy in today’s world, leading to school violence and bullying. It will …
Religion in Education
This book is a tribute to Professor Robert Jackson by some of his former students and colleagues and marks his fortieth year (1972–2012) as a teacher and researcher in Religious Education (RE). Jac
Postformal education
"Postformal education: a philosophy for complex futures." International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 22(2), pp. 179–180
Issues in Religion and Education
For much of the last century, Western education systems were secular in nature. As a result, religion and education were seen as two distinct entities that did not usually connect. One exception wa
Love and compassion
"Love and compassion: exploring their role in education." International Journal of Children's Spirituality, 23(3), pp. 337–338
A philosophy of schooling
Sociology (18 works) · Psychology (14 works) · Spirituality (13 works) · Religious Education and Schools (11 works) · Political science (9 works) · Social Psychology (9 works) · Law (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Philosophy (7 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (7 works)