ABSTRACT

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.

part |2 pages

PART I Personality and religion

chapter 1|17 pages

Spirituality

chapter 2|20 pages

The psychology of church services

chapter 3|19 pages

Diversity among Christians

chapter 4|18 pages

Unhealthy religion

part |2 pages

Part 2 Development and teaching

chapter 5|21 pages

Childhood and adolescence

chapter 6|21 pages

Religious development

chapter 7|18 pages

Teaching and preaching

part |2 pages

Part 3 Counselling and pastoral care

chapter 8|25 pages

Ageing, illness, bereavement, and dying

chapter 9|17 pages

Emotional problems

chapter 10|22 pages

Counselling and pastoral care

part |2 pages

Part 4 Organisation and the church

chapter 11|17 pages

Social processes in church life

chapter 12|26 pages

The church as an organisation

chapter 13|15 pages

Clergy

part |2 pages

Part 5 Psychology and theology

chapter 14|18 pages

Concepts of human nature

chapter 15|16 pages

Psychology and theology