Spiritual intelligence refers to the capacity to access and embody spiritual sources, values, and qualities, alongside self-actualization, ongoing personal growth, and a continuous striving for inner harmony and wholeness. This study employed a descriptive-analytical and correlational research design. The statistical population included all undergraduate students enrolled in 2015 at Ilam University’s Faculty of Literature and Humanities, with a sample of 200 students selected through multi-stage cluster random sampling. Data collection involved the use of the Ahwaz Self-Actualization Questionnaire, King’s Spiritual Understanding Scale, and a researcher-developed instrument measuring the quality of education. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software, including Pearson’s correlation and regression analysis.
Findings revealed a positive correlation between spiritual understanding and both self-actualization and perceived educational quality. Regression analysis further demonstrated that these two factors significantly predict levels of spiritual understanding among students. The study concludes that self-efficacy and educational quality play a crucial role in shaping students’ spiritual understanding.
