Empirically Based Theories

Researchers who study lifespan development approach the field from several perspectives. Each general perspective encompasses one or more theories – broad, organized explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of interest. Developmental theories provide a framework for understanding the relationships among a seemingly unorganized set of fact or principles.  

Detail one human growth and development theory and discuss its empirical support. Then read Defining Spiritual Development: A Missing Consideration for Student Affairs (Love & Talbot, 2009), and discuss research on spiritual development and how it could be connected to the other areas of development (physical, emotional, and social). 

 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 5 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread between
400-500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student
must then post 1 reply between 200-250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly
citations in current APA format, as well as 1 biblical principle. Any sources cited must have been
published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include peer reviewed journal articles 

Researchers who study lifespan development approach the field from several perspectives. Each general perspective encompasses one or more theories – broad, organized explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of interest. Developmental theories provide a framework for understanding the relationships among a seemingly unorganized set of fact or principles.  

Detail one human growth and development theory and discuss its empirical support. Then read Defining Spiritual Development: A Missing Consideration for Student Affairs (Love & Talbot, 2009), and discuss research on spiritual development and how it could be connected to the other areas of development (physical, emotional, and social). 

 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 5 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread between
400-500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student
must then post 1 reply between 200-250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly
citations in current APA format, as well as 1 biblical principle. Any sources cited must have been
published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include peer reviewed journal articles 

Researchers who study lifespan development approach the field from several perspectives. Each general perspective encompasses one or more theories – broad, organized explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of interest. Developmental theories provide a framework for understanding the relationships among a seemingly unorganized set of fact or principles.  

Detail one human growth and development theory and discuss its empirical support. Then read Defining Spiritual Development: A Missing Consideration for Student Affairs (Love & Talbot, 2009), and discuss research on spiritual development and how it could be connected to the other areas of development (physical, emotional, and social). 

 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 5 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread between
400-500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student
must then post 1 reply between 200-250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly
citations in current APA format, as well as 1 biblical principle. Any sources cited must have been
published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include peer reviewed journal articles 

Researchers who study lifespan development approach the field from several perspectives. Each general perspective encompasses one or more theories – broad, organized explanations and predictions concerning phenomena of interest. Developmental theories provide a framework for understanding the relationships among a seemingly unorganized set of fact or principles.  

Detail one human growth and development theory and discuss its empirical support. Then read Defining Spiritual Development: A Missing Consideration for Student Affairs (Love & Talbot, 2009), and discuss research on spiritual development and how it could be connected to the other areas of development (physical, emotional, and social). 

 DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 5 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread between
400-500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student
must then post 1 reply between 200-250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly
citations in current APA format, as well as 1 biblical principle. Any sources cited must have been
published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include peer reviewed journal articles