title: The spiritual nature of service-learning.
abstract: Service-learning, by its very nature, fosters young people's spiritual development, especially in experiencing a sense of interconnectedness with others and the rest of the world; opening one's heart; and expanding self-inquiry and self-knowledge.
authors.affiliation: Shinnyo-en Foundation in San Francisco, USA.
authors.forename: Liane J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Louie-Badua
authors.forename: Maura
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wolf
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D041923:Adolescent Development; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007858:Learning; D016730:Program Development; D012067:Religion; D012944:Social Support; D029181:Spirituality; D013663:Teaching