Science, Religion, and Health - The Interface of Psychology and Theology/Spirituality

Psychology and theology interface at four levels: theory development, research process, data collection, and clinical operation. At each level they connect in the model of humanness (anthropology) forming and functioning there; and in that model of humanness it is in personality theory that psychology illumes theology and that psychology illumines theology. A theologian who does not take full advantage of the way psychology illumines theology is not serious about the work of theology. A psychologist who does not take full advantage of the way theology illumines psychology is not serious about the field and practice of psychology. Science, Religion, and Health explains in readable style how that interface and mutual illumination works, and why it is crucial for Christian psychotherapists and pastors.

About the author

J. Harold Ellens is a noted retired Preacher and Pastor, a retired Chaplain in the US Army, and a retired professor of philosophy, biblical studies, and psychology. He is currently a pastoral counselor and psychotherapist in private practice. Of his numerous publications, he is the author of Probing the Frontiers of Biblical Studies and Honest Faith for Our Time.

Product details

• Authors: J. Harold Ellens, Jay Harold Ellens
• Publisher: Wipf & stock publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.11.2016
• EAN: 9781532601781
• ISBN: 978-1-5326-0178-1
• No. of pages: 134
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 370 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works