The Implementation Of Spiritual Education For Adolescents In Azerbaijan: An Academic Perspective

Abstract

Azerbaijan pays special attention to the education sector. This is a major concern for the government because education plays a significant role in the economic stability and security of the country, especially for Azerbaijan's youth. One important aspect of education is spiritual education. Spiritual education for adolescents (teenagers) is believed to be part of character building for Azerbaijan's future generations. Of course, its implementation has opportunities and challenges. This study examines academics' perspectives on the opportunities and challenges in implementing spiritual education for Azerbaijani adolescents. The research method used is qualitative, presenting the results of in-depth interviews with Azerbaijani academics about the challenges and opportunities of implementing spiritual education for Azerbaijani adolescents in Azerbaijan, as well as direct observations in various formal and non-formal environments. The results of this study show the importance of implementing spiritual education for Azerbaijani youth, with more than 90% of academics agreeing. Therefore, these results are expected to serve as a reference for education stakeholders to develop opportunities and challenges that can contribute to the progress, economic development, and national security stability involving Azerbaijani adolescents.