In Westerhoff’s stage of affiliative faith, what does an individual do

QUESTION

In Westerhoff’s stage of affiliative faith, what does an individual do?

1. Participates in activities that characterize a particular faith tradition
2. Puts faith into personal and social action
3. Acquires a cognitive as well as an affective faith
4. Experiences faith through interaction with others who are living a particular faith tradition

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1

Westerhoff’s stage of affiliative faith, occurring in late adolescence, is described as a time in which one participates in activities that characterize a particular faith tradition; experiences awe and wonderment; feels a sense of belonging. Experienced faith in infancy and early adolescence means experiencing faith through interaction with others who are living a particular faith tradition. Searching faith in young adulthood lists the behavior development as a process of questioning and doubting one’s own faith, acquiring a cognitive as well as an affective faith through this questioning. Owned faith in middle adulthood and old age puts faith into personal and social action.