Description
This introduction to psychology has been devised for those training for and working in the clergy. Ideal both as a professional handbook and a textbook, it covers social, developmental, educational, occupational and counselling psychology, as well as the psychology of religion. It carefully considers the processes of personal change and growth central to religion.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Personality and religion 1. Spirituality 2. The psychology of church services 3. Diversity among Christians 4. Unhealthy religionPart 2: Development and teaching 5. Childhood and adolescence 6. Religious development 7. Teaching and preachingPart 3: Counselling and pastoral care 8. ageing, illness, bereavement, and dying 9. Emotional problems 10. Counselling and pastoral carePart 4: Organisation and the church 11. Social Processes in church life 12. The church as an organisation 13. ClergyPart 5: Psychology and theology 14. Concepts of human nature 15. Psychology and theology Afterword Bibliography Index
