Joanna Collicutt

Broschiertes Buch

The Psychology of Christian Character Formation

Beschreibung

The Psychology of Christian Character Formation offers clergy and those preparing for ministry some of the potential riches provided by rapidly developing branches of contemporary scientific psychology of which they might otherwise be unaware. Joanna Collicutt, an experienced psychologist and theological educator, focuses on the psychology of character, virtue and spirituality. Furthermore, the psychology is not used to support training in pastoral ministry to others, but rather to support the reader's own self-awareness and spiritual growth. Joanna Collicutt understands Christian formation as Christian communities and their members growing up into conformity with the character of Christ through the action of the Holy Spirit. This is explored in the three parts of the book: first, an exploration of the process of Christian formation that includes a detailed analysis of the character of Jesus of Nazareth; secondly some focused psychology aimed at supporting an informed self-awareness in the reader; finally - and the most lengthy section - a series of chapters devoted to using psychological insights to help cultivate the Christ-like characteristics identified in the first section.

Autor

After working for many years in the health service as a clinical psychologist and specialist neuropsychologist, Joanna Collicutt moved into the field of psychology of religion and was director of the MA programme at Heythrop College until 2010. She is now Lecturer in Psychology and Spirituality at Cuddesdon College, and Oxford Diocesan Advisor for Spiritual Care for Older People. She is the author of numerous titles, including The Psychology of Christian Character Formation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SCM Press
• Seitenzahl: 286
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. April 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 439g
• ISBN-13: 9780334051794
• ISBN-10: 0334051797
• Artikelnr.: 41669726