Psychology for Christian Ministry"Psychology for Christian Ministry is a comprehensive and unique introduction to psychology as it is relevant to those training for and working in the clergy. Proceeding from the understanding that psychology is the discipline that illuminates those processes of personal change and growth central to religion, the volume ranges over many aspects of the subject, covering social, developmental, educational, occupational and counselling psychology, as well as the psychology of religion." "This professional handbook, the definitive textbook in its field, is tailored to meet the specific needs of Christian ministers as they encounter psychology in their training and their everyday work." |
Contents
The psychology of church services | 20 |
Figures | 34 |
Diversity among Christians | 40 |
Boxes | 41 |
Tables | 43 |
PART 4 | 54 |
Unhealthy religion | 59 |
Childhood and adolescence | 79 |
Emotional problems | 166 |
Counselling and pastoral care | 183 |
Social processes in church life | 207 |
experiment | 208 |
The church as an organisation | 224 |
Clergy | 250 |
Concepts of human nature | 267 |
Psychology and theology | 285 |
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