Social Psychology In Christian Perspective

Author : Angela M. Sabates
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780830866410

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Social Psychology in Christian Perspective by Angela M. Sabates Pdf

Human social interaction is varied, complex and always changing. How we perceive each other and ourselves, how individuals interact within groups, and how groups are structured--all these are the domain of social psychology. Many have doubted, however, that a full-fledged social psychology textbook can successfully be written from a Christian perspective. Inevitably, some say, when attempting to integrate theology and social psychology, one discipline must suffer at the expense of the other. Angela Sabates counters that thinking by demonstrating how these two disciplines can indeed be brought together in a fruitful way. She crisply covers key topics in social psychology, utilizing research that is well grounded in the empirical and theoretical literature, while demonstrating how a distinctively Christian approach can offer fresh ideas and understandings. Why doesn?t our behavior always match what we say we believe? How and when are we most likely to be persuaded? What is the social psychology of violence? How reliable are eyewitness testimonies? Are racism and prejudice on the decline or are we just better at hiding them? Sabates draws out the implications of a Christian view of human persons on these and other central subjects within the well-established framework of social psychological study. This volume is for those looking for a core text that makes use of a Christian theological perspective to explore what the science of psychology suggests to us about the nature of human social interaction. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Author : Harold Faw
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1995-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780801020124

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Psychology in Christian Perspective by Harold Faw Pdf

Following the standard progression of introductory study, the chapters of this book identify and discuss issues in tension between faith and psychology. Faw suggests that Christian perspectives bring needed diversity to the study of mind and behavior.

Author : Ronald L. Koteskey
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1980-01-01
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 0687348706

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Psychology from a Christian Perspective by Ronald L. Koteskey Pdf

This book places the discipline of psychology within a Christian perspective. It concentrates on the following topics - methods, biological foundations, development, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, thinking, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, assessment, disorders, therapy and social psychology. The author has condensed and simplified this second edition, targeting undergraduates. He has also included a section in each chapter telling at least one thing the Christian faith would imply about the psychological topic of the chapter, as well as a section in each chapter about how students could use the psychological principles discussed in the chapter in living Christian lives.

Author : Charles Hackney
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780830828715

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Positive Psychology in Christian Perspective by Charles Hackney Pdf

"Some theories of [psychology] are based largely on the behavior of sick and anxious people or upon the antics of captive and desperate rats. Fewer theories have been derived from the study of healthy human beings, those who strive not so much to preserve life as to make it worth living. Thus we find . . . many studies of criminals, few of law-abiders; many of fear, few of courage; more on hostility than on affiliation; much on the blindness in man, little on his vision; much on his past, little on his outreaching into the future." —Gordon Allport, 1955 Originally the field of psychology had a threefold mission: to cure mental illness, yes, but also to find ways to make life fulfilling for all and to maximize talent. Over the last century, a focus on mental illness has often been prioritized over studies of health, to the point that many people assume "psychologist" is just another way of saying "psychotherapist." This book is about one attempt to restore the discipline's larger mission. Positive psychology attends to what philosophers call "the good life." It is about fostering strength and living well—about how to do a good job at being human. Some of that will involve cheerful emotions, and some of it will not. There are vital roles to be played by archetypal challenges such as those involving self-control, guilt, and grit, and even the terror of death enters into positive psychology's vision of human flourishing. Charles Hackney connects this still-new movement to foundational concepts in philosophy and Christian theology. He then explores topics such as subjective states, cognitive processes, and the roles of personality, relationships, and environment, also considering relevant practices in spheres from the workplace to the church and even the martial arts dojo. Hackney takes seriously the range of critiques positive psychology has faced as he frames a constructive future for Christian contributions to the field. Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Author : Timothy S. Rice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0981558720

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Psychology by Timothy S. Rice Pdf

What ever you think about Psychology, the time to deal with it is before your student goes to college. Psychology is a popular course and it is often required in college. This text introduces Christian high school students to the study of the human mind and prepares them for the worldview challenges embedded in modern psychology's theories and schools-of-thought. This elective helps students to evaluate naturalism, behaviorism, humanism, evolutionism, moral relativism and reductionism. The text covers the history of psychology, as well as current theories on motivation, emotion, development, memory, sensation, abnormal psychology, social psychology, treatment, and more, each chapter includes bolded key words, a chapter summary, and review questions. 256 pages, indexed.

Author : Malcolm A. Jeeves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015049239588

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Behavioural Sciences by Malcolm A. Jeeves Pdf

Author : Dorothy du Plessis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1527516571

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Psychology and Psychotherapy in the Perspective of Christian Anthropology by Dorothy du Plessis Pdf

A view of human nature generally forms part of the assumptions that undergird psychological theories and psychotherapeutic approaches. In this book, Christian anthropology is articulated as a foundation for the theories, approaches and techniques applied in practice by its contributors. Various essays from European-based practitioners in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy and counselling are included here. These authors draw scientific knowledge from the fields of psychology and psychotherapy, focusing on intra-psychic aspects of human functioning, such as emotions, drives and cognitions, as well as interpersonal and eco-systemic functioning. In addition to this, the authors consider spirituality as an intrinsic part of humanity through which persons seek meaning and transcendence and that influences physical and mental health. Spiritual insight is gained from the field of theology with specific reference to the Christian faith tradition. As a wide range of topics, contexts and cultural and ecumenical backgrounds are covered in this book many practitioners in mental health care and counselling should benefit from the knowledge, ideas and practical experience shared here.

Author : William R. Miller,Harold D. Delaney
Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1591471613

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Judeo-Christian Perspectives on Psychology by William R. Miller,Harold D. Delaney Pdf

Comparing and contrasting notions of humankind, chapter authors critically examine the current scientific focus in psychology on determinants of animal and human behavior and discuss how psychological research and practice might differ if informed by theistic perspectives.

Author : Timothy T.N. Lim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004347373

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Ecclesial Recognition with Hegelian Philosophy, Social Psychology & Continental Political Theory by Timothy T.N. Lim Pdf

In Ecclesial Recognition, Hegelian philosophy, group social psychology, and Axel Honneth’s recognitional politics provide insights to facilitate the churches’ progress to recognize each other as legitimate, true churches. Yves Congar’s oeuvre confirms the intersubjective dynamics of ecclesial inclusion and exclusion.

Author : Paul A. Holloway
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Adjustment (Psychology)
ISBN : 3161499611

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Coping with Prejudice by Paul A. Holloway Pdf

Modern social psychology has devoted a significant share of its resources to the study of human prejudice. Most research to date has focused on those groups that exhibit prejudice. However, a number of recent studies have begun to investigate prejudice from the perspective of its targets. These studies have shown prejudice to be a powerful stressor that places unique and costly demands on its targets. They have also identified a number of strategies that targets of prejudice use to cope with their predicaments. These findings hold real promise for scholars of early Christianity, for not only were early Christians frequently the targets of religious prejudice - they were to become its perpetrators soon enough! - but much of what they wrote sought either directly or indirectly to address this problem. In this study, Paul A. Holloway applies the findings of social psychology to the early Christian pseudepigraphon known as 1 Peter. He argues that 1 Peter marks one of the earliest attempts by a Christian author to craft a more or less comprehensive response to anti-Christian prejudice and its outcomes. Unlike later Apologists, however, who also wrote in response to anti-Christian prejudice, the author of 1 Peter does not seek to influence directly the thoughts and actions of those hostile to Christianity, but writes instead for his beleaguered coreligionists, consoling them in their suffering and advising them on how to cope with popular prejudice and the persecution it engendered.

Author : Marjorie Lindner Gunnoe
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780830828722

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The Person in Psychology and Christianity by Marjorie Lindner Gunnoe Pdf

In this accessible integration of psychology and theology, Marjorie Lindner Gunnoe offers a comprehensive understanding of personhood from both perspectives, examining the intersection of biblical perspectives with established theories of social development as proposed by Erik Erikson, B. F. Skinner, Evoluntionary Psychology, and more.

Author : Richard Ruble
Publisher : Ardent Media
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0842204563

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Christian Perspectives on Psychology by Richard Ruble Pdf

Author : Paul Moes,Donald J. Tellinghuisen
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493441648

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Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith by Paul Moes,Donald J. Tellinghuisen Pdf

Drawn from more than sixty years of classroom experience, this introductory guide provides students with a coherent framework for considering psychology from a Christian perspective. Paul Moes and Donald Tellinghuisen explore biblical themes of human nature in relation to all major areas of psychology, showing how a Christian understanding of humans can inform the study of psychology. The first edition has proven to be a successful textbook, with over 11,000 copies sold. The second edition has been updated and revised throughout based on student and instructor feedback. Brief, accessible chapters correspond to standard introductory psychology textbooks, making this an excellent supplemental text. The book includes end-of-chapter questions. An updated test bank for professors is available through Textbook eSources.

Author : Thomas M. Crisp,Steven L. Porter,Gregg A. Ten Elshof
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830873111

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Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue by Thomas M. Crisp,Steven L. Porter,Gregg A. Ten Elshof Pdf

Can the phenomena of the human mind be separated from the practices of spiritual formation—of growing to have the mind of Christ? Research into the nature of moral and spiritual change has revived in recent years in the worlds of psychology on one hand and theology and philosophy on the other. But psychology and spiritual formation draw upon distinct bodies of research and theory grounded in different methodologies, resulting in conversation that has suffered from a lack of interdisciplinary cross-pollination. Rooted in a year-long discussion held by Biola University's Center for Christian Thought (CCT), this volume bridges the gaps caused by professional specialization among psychology, theology, and philosophy. Each essay was forged out of an integrative discussion among theologians, psychologists, philosophers, New Testament scholars, educators, and pastors around the CCT seminar table. Topics that emerged included relational and developmental spirituality, moral virtue and judgment, and suffering and trauma. Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue speaks across disciplinary divides, fostering fruitful conversation for fresh insights into the nature and dynamics of personal spiritual change. Contributors include Justin L. Barrett, School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary Earl D. Bland, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University Ellen T. Charry, Princeton Seminary John H. Coe, Biola University Robert A. Emmons, University of California, Davis Stephen Evans, Baylor University Bruce Hindmarsh, Regent College, Vancouver Marie T. Hoffman, New York University James M. Houston, Regent College, Vancouver Steven J. Sandage, David R. Paine, and Jonathan Morgan, Boston University Siang Yang Tan, School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Brandon J. Griffin, and Caroline R. Lavelock, Virginia Commonwealth University Edited by Thomas M. Crisp, professor of philosophy, Biola University Steve L. Porter, professor of theology, spiritual formation, and philosophy, Talbot School of Theology and Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University Gregg Ten Elshof, professor of philosophy, Biola University Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Author : Michael Argyle,Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135041489

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The Social Psychology of Religion (Psychology Revivals) by Michael Argyle,Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi Pdf

Originally published in 1975, this book is a completely rewritten, revised version of Michael Argyle’s standard work, Religious Behaviour, first published in 1958. A great deal of new research had appeared since that date, which threw new light on the nature and origins of religious behaviour, beliefs and experience. Trends in religious activity in Britain and the United States since 1900, and the state of religion in these two countries at the time, are examined. Evidence is presented on the origins of religious activity – including the effects of stress, drugs, meditation, evangelistic meetings, personality variables, and social class. Other studies examine the effects of religion, for example on mental and physical health, political attitudes, racial prejudice, sexual behaviour, morals, and the relation between religion and scientific and other achievements. The findings are used to test the main theories about religion which have been put forward by psychologists and other social scientists, such as Freud’s father-projection theory, cognitive need theories, and deprivation-compensation theories.