"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 psychology
- overcoming the acquiescence to secularism
- theological resources for developing Christian psychology
- taking theology to heart in psychology
- taking 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.
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