Beschreibung:
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 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