Universal Spiritual Development Phases
Researchers have long sought to categorize human development of all types. Theories about human development are plentiful and some more accurate than others. No tool can exactly capture every stage of development that a person may progress through and each individual experience is unique. It is vital to remember that any list or chart put forth is only an approximation of "typical" development and can never catch all the nuances of human growth and change. Researchers have created such lists for every facet of humanity from psychology, to physicality, to sexuality to spirituality. Some areas have received much more attention and funding than others. One area that has received little attention or funding in academic spheres is spiritual development. Many religious leaders have attempted to fill this gap with various models for development of faith and religious commitment. Many of these are limited to one particular religious tradition or sect. One model that has been well res