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Publications Select Articles and Book-Chapters Selvam, S.G. (2013), The Unnamed Companion on the Road: Spiritual Accompaniment in the context of Youth Ministry. The Journal of Youth Ministry. Selvam, S.G. & Poulsom, M. (2012), Now and hereafter: The psychology of Hope from the perspective of Religion.Journal of Dharma 37(4), 393-410. Selvam, S.G. & Collicutt, J. (2013), The ubiquity of the character strengths in African Traditional Religion: A thematic analysis. In Knoop, H.H. & Delle Fave, A. (Eds.), Well-Being and Cultures: A Positive Psychology Perspective (pp 83-102).Heidelberg: Springer. Selvam, S.G. (2011). Psychology of Religion: Insights for education in India. In Pudumai et al. Education of the young in today’s India (pp.139-165). Chennai: Don Bosco Publications. Selvam, S.G. (2008). Capabilities Approach to Youth Rights in East Africa, International Journal of Human Rights,12 (2), 205–214. (Following this publication, I have also acted as a peer-reviewer for this journal.) Selvam, S.G. (2006). Walking with the young: A theology of Youth Ministry in Africa. In Mchami, R., & Simon, B.Church Ministry in African Christianity (pp. 65-80). Nairobi: Acton Press. Selvam, S.G. (2004). Preparing Young People for Marriage in Africa. In Kyomo, A. & Selvam, S.G. Marriage and Family in African Christianity (pp.217-227). Nairobi: Acton Press. Selvam, S.G. (2008). Taize: a New Way of Being Church, New People, 116, 31-33. Selvam, S. G. (2004-2007). A series of articles in Kiswahili on Youth Ministry in Mlezi Magazine.Peramiho, Tanzania. Selvam, S.G. (1994). Ethical implications in the use of computers. Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy, 3. Selvam, S.G., & Alexander, J. (1992). Psychedelics and mysticism. Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy, 1. Selvam, S.G. (1992). Gabriel Marcel’s concept of disponibility. Jnanodaya Journal of Philosophy, 1. Books Selvam, S.G. (2011). Jesus Experience: The core of Christian Life Journey. Mumbai:St Paul publications. Selvam, S. G. (2008). Scaffoldings – Training Young People in Christian Life Skills.Nairobi: PaulinesAfrica. Selvam, S. G. (2006). Beyond the Ordinary : The Spiritual Journey of a Missionary.Nairobi: PaulinesAfrica. Kyomo, A. & Selvam, S.G. (2004) (Eds.) Marriage and Family in African Christianity.Nairobi:Acton Press. Selvam, S.G. (2002). Simama Imara (Youth Workers’ Manual in Swahili).Nairobi: PaulinesAfrica. Productions Selvam, S. G. (2011). Jesus Prayer: Learn to meditate in 7 Steps (Audio CD). Nairobi: BEAMS Productions. Selvam, S. G. (2008).Trainer Resources: for Trainers, Teachers and Youth Ministers (DVD).Nairobi: BEAMS Productions. Selvam, S. G. & Dionis, P. (2007). Uhai Tele – Fifty 30 minute segments (25 hours) of Radio Programme on Youth Spirituality in Swahili. Selvam, S.G. (2006). River Me: A Journey in Self-Discovery (DVD) Nairobi: BEAMS Productions. Script and Voice-over by Selvam. Now adopted in Swahili & Tamil. Select Paper Presentations at International Academic Conferences 26-29 June 2012 “Character strengths as mediators in a Christian mindfulness based intervention for recovery from addictive behaviour: an exploratory case-study.” 6th European Conference on Positive Psychology,Moscow,Russia. 15 Dec 2011 “Positive psychology as a viable theoretical framework for the psychological study of religion”. Religion & Society: Teaching and Studying Religion: choices and challenges. Sociology of Religion Group – Study Day.London,UK. 23-26 June 2010 “The ubiquity of core-virtues of positive psychology in African Traditional Religions.” 5th European Conference on Positive Psychology,Copenhagen,Denmark. 19 May 2010 “Transcendence as a core-virtue in Positive Psychology,” Post-graduate Symposium, Heythrop College, University of London. 29/30 March 2010 “Qualitative thematic analysis in psychology of Religion,” Innovative Methods in the Study of Religion (AHRC/ESRC Religion & Society Programme),London,UK. 11 January 2006 “Capabilities Approach to Youth Rights – theological considerations,” Tanzanian Theological Colloquium, Makumira –Tumaini University, Arusha, Tanzania. 12 Nov. 2004 “Walking with the Young: Theology of Youth Ministry,” Tanzanian Theological Colloquium, Lyamungo, Moshi, Tanzania. 17 Sep 2004 “Crisis of Pedagogical Values in Mainstream Media: A Way Forward with Alternative Media,” Meeting of Christian Media Professionals, Nairobi, Kenya. 24 – 25, April 2003 “The Future Now: Tanzania& its Young People – Towards Holistic Growth”,Inaugural Biennial Tanzania Developmental Forum, Tanzania Ministry of Planning and Privatisation. Golden Tulip Hotel, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.