Bibliography 2: #BIB35749

Key	BIB35749
Reference type	Thesis
Title	Lighting Young Lights : The Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program in Samoa
Author	Muccio, Nicholas
Year	2014
Place published	Samoa
Abstract	The Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) is a program inspired by the Baha’i Faith offered all around the world to those between the ages of 12 and 15. Due to its widespread implementation, it is likely that the practice of the program is in accordance with the cultural norms of the society in which it is practiced. The present study examines influences that the JYSEP has had on Samoan culture, and the influences that Samoan culture has had on the JYSEP. It has been found that the major values of the program are not in agreement with the traditional conceptions of Samoan youth, but are in agreement with the changing conceptions. It has also been found that Samoan notions of community have altered the ways in which the Junior Youth Group meetings are carried out. Lastly, other religious institutions of Samoa have both received, and denied the program. Despite this, the program has been found to be one of many emerging opportunities for the youth being provided by religious institutions of Samoa.
Language	English
Keywords	JUNIOR YOUTH GROUPS; SAMOA
URL	https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/1978/
Number of pages	34
Thesis type	Independent Study Project
Academic department	Samoa: Pacific Communities and Social Change
University	S.I.T. Samoa (School for International Training Samoa)
Degree	M.A.
File attachments	internal-pdf://3876037372/Muccio (2014) - LightingYoungLights.pdf

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