Spirituality & Social Studies Liaison Network -
A joint project between All Hallows College (DCU) and Waterford Institute of Technology

Spiritual Capital is the most recently-recognised form of capital within the 4Capital Theory developed by Dr. Alex Liu, the four capitals referring to material capital, intellectual capital, social capital and spiritual capital.

The SOUL Network aims to raise awareness of spiritual capital and the resources available for transforming challenges in today's society into opportunities for positive change.

To launch the SOUL Network, All Hallows College recently held a Windows on Research afternoon with a formal lecture followed by a book launch. The All Hallows Staff Publications Display was also formally launched.

Pictured at the launch of the All Hallows-Waterford Institute of Technology joint Spiritual Capital Centre are (L-R) Michael O'Sullivan (Senior Lecturer in Spirituality, Milltown Institute), Bernadette Flanagan (Direcor of Research, All Hallows College), Chris Baker (William Temple Foundation Spiritual Capital Project and University of Manchester), Margaret Benefiel (CEO of ExecutiveSoul.com), Jacqui Quinn (Programme Coordinator of Early Childhood Studies, Waterford Institute of Technology), & Michael Howlett (Head of Department of Applied Arts, Waterford Institute of Technology).

The lecture, entitledExploring Spiritual Capital: Resource for an Uncertain Future?
was given by Dr Chris Baker, Leverhulme Research Fellow in Spiritual Capital & University of Manchester. The Leverhulme Trust is one of the largest all-subjects providers of research funding in the UK, distributing funds of some £30 million every year. Dermot McCarthy, Secretary General in the Department of the Taoiseach, responded to the lecture with an address.

Following this was the launch of a new title, The Soul of a Leader. The author, Dr. Margaret Benefiel, is CEO of ExecutiveSoul.com. She works as a consultant and trainer with businesses, nonprofits, healthcare agencies, and churches on the intersection between spirituality and business. Her previous publication was Soul at Work: Spiritual Leadership in Organizations.