Experiences of spiritual struggles among Filipino religious seminarians

Date of Publication

9-2011

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology | Religion

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Counseling and Educational Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Jose Alberto Reyes

Defense Panel Chair

Imelda V. Villar

Defense Panel Member

John Addy S. Garcia
Ma. Alicia Bustos-Orosa
Alicia Estrellado
Caridad Tarroja

Abstract/Summary

This study explored the consequences of spiritual struggles among Filipino religious seminarians. For this purpose, the study employed consensual qualitative research (CQR) method. Using the modified negative religious coping scale (NRCOPE), 12 participants were recruited for the study. These 12 participants belonged to 6 different religious congregations from Quezon City, Manila. Findings of the study reveal that spiritual struggles for the seminarians are a part of their quest for God. Since their life is a constant search for God spiritual struggles are inseparable and inevitable part of their life. The seminarian‘s incessant search for God, life in the community with fellow seminarians, unacceptable events that happen around play a significant role in the emergence of spiritual struggles. Spiritual struggles affect the way the seminarians, think, feel, and behave in the religious community where they live and in the seminary where they study. Spiritual struggles also have the inherent capacity for positive emotions, spiritual growth and transformation. Supportive role of social network like group members, family and friends, confessor, spiritual director play a significant role in empowering seminarians to cope with spiritual struggles. The seminarian‘s perceptions and interpretations of struggles play a significant role in determining the outcomes of the spiritual struggles. The seminarian‘s active involvement in spiritual activities plays a significant role in helping them cope during spiritual struggles. Based on the findings of this study the researcher has developed an intervention programme, proposed implications for counseling theory and practice and made recommendations for future research.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG005054

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy, Sr. Hall

Keywords

Spiritual warfare; Seminarians—Psychology

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5-28-2023

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