A Model for Biblical Worldview Development in Evangelical Christian Emerging Adults

• In Event: 25.069 - Religious Identity, Development, and Philosophy

Abstract

The purpose of this grounded theory study was to develop a model of Biblical worldview development during emerging adulthood for Evangelical Christians, ages 18-23. Participants (N = 20) were Christian emerging adults who were nominated as having a strong Biblical worldview. Data were collected via personal worldview development timelines, semi-structured interviews, and a focus group session with select participants. Analysis of the data was conducted utilizing grounded theory analysis protocol. The model generated in this study suggests that maturation in Biblical worldview results from employing various means to process the different prompts that Christian emerging adults encounter. This new model suggests several important theoretical and practical implications for stakeholders dedicated to helping emerging adults develop a Biblical worldview.

Authors

• Roger Erdvig, Wilmington Christian School

• James A. Swezey, Liberty University