Lifespan Development

Progressus Press, Richard Holmes, Colleen Fischer, Daniel Guevara

• Publisher: Progressus Press
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Psychology
• eBook ISBN:
  9781966139867
• Subtopic: Developmental Psychology
• Index: Psychology

How does understanding God's design for human growth transform the way we care for others and ourselves across every stage of life? Human Development Across the Lifespan invites undergraduate students on a transformative journey through the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial changes that shape us from infancy to late adulthood, uniquely grounding this exploration in the truth that every person bears God's image and develops according to His purposeful design. This comprehensive textbook masterfully integrates foundational developmental theories from pioneering scholars like Piaget, Erikson, Bronfenbrenner, Vygotsky, and Bandura with biblical wisdom that affirms human dignity, relational growth, and divine calling at every life stage. Students gain practical insight into motor milestones, cognitive transitions, attachment patterns, identity formation, generativity, and integrity through real-world applications for healthcare, education, ministry, and counseling contexts. What distinguishes this text is its consistent Christian perspective-readers discover how Scripture illuminates developmental processes, how spiritual formation intertwines with psychological growth, and how understanding lifespan development equips them to nurture flourishing in themselves and others with compassion rooted in theological truth. Through reflective questions, self-assessment tools, and practical strategies, this accessible textbook empowers students to view human development not merely as biological and psychological phenomena but as sacred processes where God's ongoing formation unfolds, preparing them to serve others with both professional competence and Christ-centered wisdom throughout the entire journey of life.