Spiritual Formation

The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation by Keith Beasley-Topliffe (Editor); Stephen Wilburn (Editor) The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation is a very broad reference dictionary that covers a wide variety of topics arranged in an alphabetical/dictionary method. The articles are clearly written and are very concise.

Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by Glen G. Scorgie; Simon Chan (Guest Editor); Gordon T. Smith (Guest Editor); James D. Smith

Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development by W. George Scarlett (Editor); Elizabeth M. Dowling (Editor) As the title suggests the Encyclopedia of Religious and Spiritual Development is a resource that addresses issues more broad than strictly Christian spirituality or formation. The topics addressed in this reference provide an introduction to the idea of religious and spiritual develop largely extracted out of a specific religious tradition. Its articles would most likely be helpful to those studying human development from a religious or spiritual perspective.

Masterpieces of Christian Spirituality by Frank N. Magill (Editor) This text explores a range of essential writings on Christian spirituality arranged in a chronological manner allowing for diachronic reading of many influential authors in Church history.

Harpercollins Book of Prayers by Robert Van Dey Weyer This volume walks through many Christian prayers collected across the centuries. It contains a biographical sketch of each author and a general bibliography.

The SCM Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by Wakefield, Gordon S. This dictionary seeks to provide scholarly and thought provoking descriptions of a wide range of main topics and authors in Christian spirituality.

The New Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by Philip Sheldrake (Editor) This volume replaces the previous Westminster Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. With new articles, extended essays, and a comprehensive bibliography it is a solid source for introduction into a wide variety of topics.

Conformed to His Image by Kenneth D. Boa; Kenneth Boa Boa examines twelve facets of what he considers biblical and practical spirituality. He sets forward practices that are considered time-honored and orthodox practices of Christian Spirituality in a world increasingly against tradition.

Invitation to Christian Spirituality by John R. Tyson (Editor) This volume contains selections from many spiritual giants in the history of the Church ranging from Ignatius of Antioch to Desmond Tutu arranged chronologically.

Reformed Spirituality by Howard L. Rice; Morton T. Kelsey (Foreword by) A broad and lucid covering of spirituality in the reformed tradition, Rice writes a scholarly account of the wisdom of God’s spiritual engagement.

Streams of Living Water by Richard J. Foster; R. Foster This volume is a survey of the various Christian traditions of spirituality that are discernible through church history.

Thirsty for God by Bradley P. Holt This is a very concise survey of there history of Christian spirituality.