Following an introduction to the psychology of religion, consideration is devoted to four aspects of our ongoing mixed methods work regarding. Introduction to the psychology of religion crapps, robert w. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The firstat least in the sequence i have chosen herepresents an application of attachment theory to the psychology of religion.
Psychology of religion a commentary on the classic texts. Psychology and religion an introduction london and new york michael argyle. The psychology of religion is that area within general scientific psychology whose goal is the understanding of the processes that mediate human religiousness in all its variations. Psychology of religion and culture encyclopedia of life support. Psychology of religion and spirituality 2016 international journal. Religion and individuation contributed by frieda fordham the study of the archetypes of the collective unconscious, has led jung to some interesting conclusions, one of the most important of which is that man possesses what he describes as. In introducing this special issue we first consider six ways of thinking about how culture and religion relate to each other. But a com plete treatise on the philosophy of religi would be long and complicated, and space is limited in an introduction.
Religion, psychology, selfcontrol, meaning, spirituality, culture, health, parental relations, morality, community, personality. Stephens and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Of all published articles, the following were the most read within the past 12 months. In any case, one has to start somewhere what follows is a very heavily revised version of a text published by oxford university press in 1982. Introductions to the psychology of religion michael stausberg.
Start studying psychology and religion exam 1 study guide. An introduction to the psychology of religion thouless, robert henry on. Theory in the psychology of religion is in a state of rapid development, and the present volume demonstrates how various positions in this field may be translated into original foundational work that will in turn encourage exploration in many. The third edition of this successful book, which applies the science of psychology to problems of religion. Psychology and religion an introduction to contemporary views, by george stephens spinks by spinks, g. This chapter introduces the psychology of religion and place as a significant and emerging interdisciplinary field for. I then consider how contemporary research and theory can profit by incorporating religious and spiritual constructs and processes. Dollahite this is the first multidisciplinary text to address the growing scholarly connection between religion and. Psychology and religion exam 1 study guide flashcards. An introduction textbooks in family studies loren d.
Starbucks 1899 scribners publication, psychology of religion, wherein the term psychology of religion was used for the first time, we will proceed with our commentary on each book and its relevance to the development of the field of study called the psychology of religion. An introduction to the psychology of religion and place springerlink. Thouless and imperialistic religion and the religion of democracy. Thirty years ago, in concluding his epochmaking work on. These trends became visible after the establishment of apa division 36, psychology of religion, in 1976. Introduction to psychology, religion, and spirituality simbi. An introduction to the psychology of religion robert h.