The Educator as a Subject of the Spiritual Development of Student Youth

Abstract

The article explores how spirituality determines the scientific outlook on human existence and value orientations. This is why one of the important tasks of the educator’s activity is the development of a high level of spirituality among students. To investigate this issue, the her meneutic context, which has traditionally gained popularity in the analysis of the problems of psychological and pedagogical science and the humanities, has been chosen. The authors specified the essence of the concept of ‘spirituality’, described the principle of an individu al’s inherent desire for spiritual growth, and determined the importance and function of cul ture and real freedom in the young person’s spiritual growth. The aspects of creativity, along with the close relationship of the subjects of the educational process during the formation of spirituality, have been subjected to scientific analysis, and the meanings of the individu al’s (non)spiritual activity and behaviour have been determined.