"This volume explores the intersection of psychology and theology, but it is not a simple intersection. It is an intersection affected by rich theological and ecclesiological traditions, by the ravages and wonders of modern psychology, and by the character and qualities of today's ministers and communities of faith." (from the introduction)
For two millennia Christians have been caring for souls. Since the Enlightenment, though, the Christian concept of the soul has been usurped by modern and postmodern notions of the self. "Somehow we misplaced the soul even as we developed a thriving science of the psyche," lament the editors of this volume. Thus there is a clash between Western therapeutic culture and the church's understanding of the soul's nature and its care.
As a result, some Christians deride psychology as dangerous. Others believe that it has much to offer Christians interested in caring for the soul. What is the proper relationship between psychology and theology? Is soul care the shared task of these two fields? This collection of essays is a multidisciplinary dialogue on the interface between psychology and theology that takes seriously the long, rich tradition of soul care in the church. In this volume you'll find incisive discussions of the current state of theology and psychologyovercoming the acquiescence to secularismtheological resources for developing Christian psychologytaking theology to heart in psychologytaking psychology to heart in theology and Christian life
Contributors include Jeffry H. Boyd, Ellen T. Charry, Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger, L. Gregory Jones, Stanton L. Jones, Cynthia Neal Kimball, Bryan N. Maier, Michael Mangis, Philip G. Monroe, Stephen K. Moroney, Dennis L. Okholm, David Powlison, Robert C. Roberts, Richard L. Schultz, Myrla Seibold, Brett Webb-Mitchell and David Alan Williams.
Providing insight and analysis from nineteen psychologists and theologians, Care for the Soul is essential reading for psychologists and counselors, pastors and theologians, and students or professors of psychology and theology.
Introduction: Psychology, Theology & Care for the Soul - Mark R. McMinnThe Current State of Theology & Psychology
1. Questions at the Crossroads: The Care of Souls & Modern Psychotherapies - David Powlison
2. An Apologetic Apologia for the Integration of Psychology & Theology - Stanton L. JonesOvercoming Our Acquiescence to Secularism
3. Leaving Development Behind & Beginning Our Pilgrimage - Brett Webb-Mitchell
4. Self-Concept: In Defense of the Word Soul - Jeffrey H. Boyd
5. Theology After Psychology - Ellen T. CharryTheological Resources for Developing Christian Psychology
6. Outline of Pauline Psychotherapy - Robert C. Roberts
7. To Vent or Not to Vent? What Contemporary Psychology Can Learn from Ascetic Theology About Anger - Dennis L. Okholm
8. The Integration of Psychoanalytic Psychology & Contemplative Theology: Lessons from the History of Spiritual Direction - Michael W. Mangis
9. Exploring Clients' Personal Sin in the Therapeutic Context: Theological Perspectives on a Case Study of Self-Deceit - Philip G. Monroe
10. An Interdisciplinary Map for Christian Counselors: Theology & Psychology in Pastoral Counseling - Deborah Van Deusen HunsingerTaking Theology to Heart in Psychology
11. Healing the Wounds of Memory: Theology & Psychology on Salvation & Sin - L. Gregory Jones
12. Responsible Hermeneutics for Wisdom Literature - Richard Schultz
13. Biblical Hermeneutics & Christian Psychology - Bryan N. Maier & Philip G. MonroeTaking Psychology to Heart in Theology & Christian Life
14. When the Wounding Runs Deep: Encouragement for Those on the Road to Forgiveness - Myrla Seibold
15. Thinking of Ourselves More Highly Than We Ought: A Psychological & Theological Analysis - Stephen K. Moroney
16. Knowing as Participation: Toward an Intersection Between Psychology & Postcritical Epistemology - David Alan Williams
17. Family Brokenness: A Developmental Approach - Cynthia Neal Kimball Editors & Contributors
Overview
"This volume explores the intersection of psychology and theology, but it is not a simple intersection. It is an intersection affected by rich theological and ecclesiological traditions, by the ravages and wonders of modern psychology, and by the character and qualities of today's ministers and communities of faith." (from the introduction)
For two millennia Christians have been caring for souls. Since the Enlightenment, though, the Christian concept of the soul has been usurped by modern and postmodern notions ...