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A Longitudinal Case Study: The Development of Exceptional Human Experiences of Senior Ecclesiastical Professionals in the Catholic Church

Authors: Claude-Hélène Mayer, Rian Viviers, Aden-Paul Flotman, Detlef Schneider-Stengel

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2016

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Exceptional human experiences (EHEs) impact on health and well-being and can contribute to enhanced intercultural and interreligious awareness and understanding. The aim of this longitudinal study was to explore the development of EHEs in a group of senior professionals in the German Catholic Church. Exceptional human experiences were measured through the EEQ in pre- and post-test questionnaires which were qualitatively analysed. The results of this study reflect an increase in the frequency of positive spiritual experiences and visionary dream encounters, as well as a more positive evaluation of these spiritual phenomena. The findings seem to suggest that it is possible to raise people’s awareness of spiritual practices and to enhance intercultural and interreligious competence through training interventions.

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Title: A Longitudinal Case Study: The Development of Exceptional Human Experiences of Senior Ecclesiastical Professionals in the Catholic Church
Authors: Claude-Hélène Mayer
Rian Viviers
Aden-Paul Flotman
Detlef Schneider-Stengel
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0212-0

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