ORCID ID
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4962-0545
Date Awarded
Summer 2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department
Education
Advisor
Natoya H Haskins
Committee Member
Daniel Gutierrez
Committee Member
Janise Parker
Abstract
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to explore the experiences of Imams in their mosques during their personalized interactions with the congregants they serve. A review of the literature was conducted, and the theoretical framework of the study was social constructivism. Eight Imams were identified as meeting the criteria for the study. Data collection consisted of a demographic questionnaire, a semi-structured interview, and artifact collection. A hermeneutic phenomenological method was used to analyze the data which resulted in five themes around Imam’s experience with their congregants. Additional findings are also discussed, along with implications, limitations, and future research.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.25774/w4-rddd-ng32
Rights
© The Author
Recommended Citation
Warraich, Leila Khalid, "Spirtual First Responders: The Experiences Of Imams In Their Mosques During Their Personalized Interactions With The Congregants They Serve" (2021). Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects. William & Mary. Paper 1627407401.
http://dx.doi.org/10.25774/w4-rddd-ng32
