Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality (Hardcover, 2009 ed.)

Over a century ago, psychologists who were fascinated with religion began to study and write about it. Theologians and religious practitioners have responded to this literature, producing a fascinating dialogue that deals with our fundamental und- standings about the human person and our place in the world. This book provides an introduction to the important conversations that have developed out of these interchanges. The dialogue between psychology and religion is difficult to study for a number of reasons. First, it requires knowledge of both psychology and religion. People with a background in psychology often lack a solid understanding of the religious traditions they wish to study, and theologians may not be up to date on the latest developments in psychology. Second, it requires conceptual tools to organize the material and understand the basic problems involved in any attempt to connect the science of psychology with religion. These concepts can be found in many places, for instance in the writings of philosophers of science, but they are complex and often hard to follow for those without a proper theological and philosophical ba- ground. Finally, authors who write on the topic come to the study of psychology and religion from a variety of academic and personal backgrounds. This makes for wonderful diversity in conversations, but it makes understanding and mastery of the material quite difficult.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	James M Nelson
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 52mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	731
Edition:	2009 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-87572-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Counselling Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious institutions & organizations > Religious social & pastoral thought & activity Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious institutions & organizations > Religious social & pastoral thought & activity Promotions
LSN:	0-387-87572-7
Barcode:	9780387875729

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