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Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue - (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) (Paperback)

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  • Can the phenomena of the human mind be separated from the practices of spiritual formation?
  • About the Author: Thomas M. Crisp (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is professor of philosophy at Biola University.
  • 288 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Psychology of Religion
  • Series Name: Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books

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Can the phenomena of the human mind be separated from the practices of spiritual formation? Research into the nature of moral and spiritual change has revived in recent years in both the worlds of psychology and theology. 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.



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Can the phenomena of the human mind be separated from the practices of spiritual formation? Research into the nature of moral and spiritual change has revived in recent years in both the worlds of psychology and theology. 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.



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"Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue is a fitting tribute to Dallas Willard and a very helpful exchange of ideas for which I feel certain he would be grateful. Dallas once said that the only way to divide the components of a person is with the chapter titles of a book. I wonder if it could also be said that the primary ways of dividing the disciplines of psychology and spiritual formation are through the use of departmental headings, licensure boards, and the timeline of focus. May this important work fan the flames of both Christian spiritual theology and psychology and diminish the effect of nonhelpful barriers and hidden assumptions."



"A very welcome, timely, and important volume bringing together some of the best thinkers currently working at the interface between empirical psychology and Christian formation. It offers rich insights with practical application to the nurture of flourishing Christian communities."



"Pondering these essays on spiritual maturation was perturbing and gratifying. It requires dialogue that disturbs our disciplinary comfort zones to realize holistic Christian practice. The challenge of ministry in our age is to further an understanding of how human persons are transformed, not merely morally and spirituality, but toward genuine Christlikeness."



"Psychology and spiritual formation are two of the most complex subjects on the planet, given the essential complexity and mystery of their subject matter. So it is no surprise that Christians today differ considerably regarding their relationship to one another. This book is distinguished by an especially fine set of essays in the first two parts of the book in which the Christian faith provides a guiding role in the relationship, followed by an excellent selection of contemporary conversation partners who offer various alternatives to the prior vision. Altogether one obtains here a lay of the land regarding the options practiced today by Christians. A remarkable contribution to the dialogue."



"The brightest and best of Christian theologians, philosophers, and psychologists are here amassed to grapple with how our understanding and enhancement of the spiritual life of Christians can be aided by the insights of psychology. Many striking insights are provided, resisting an overly strict adherence to methodological naturalism that can create a barrier to a Christian understanding of what it means to be fully human. Each chapter is worth a careful read for a complete picture of the field. Biola's Center for Christian Thought (CCT), who sponsored year-long weekly discussions on this topic, is to be commended for such an achievement."



"The dialogue between the discipline of psychology and the practice of spiritual formation is a timely and important discussion for our day, but it also remains one where too much misunderstanding remains. Very often folks from different disciplines fail to listen and learn from one another. Thankfully, this blended volume is another important step toward a healthier conversation that aims to push us toward more faithful reflections."




About the Author



Thomas M. Crisp (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is professor of philosophy at Biola University. His areas of interest include metaphysics, epistemology, philosophical theology, and social ethics. He has published articles in Noûs, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Oxford Studies in Metaphysics, The Oxford Handbook of Metaphysics, Analysis, Synthese, and The American Philosophical Quarterly, and is coeditor of Knowledge and Reality: Essays in Honor of Alvin Plantinga.


Steven L. Porter (PhD, University of Southern California) is professor of theology and philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and at Rosemead School of Psychology (Biola University). His areas of interest include spiritual formation, theological methodology, and philosophical theology. He is also scholar in residence at Biola's Center for Christian Thought. Porter is the author of Restoring the Foundations of Epistemic Justification and serves as the managing editor of the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. He has contributed articles to the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Faith and Philosophy, Philosophia Christi, Journal for Psychology and Theology, and Journal of Psychology and Christianity.


Gregg A. Ten Elshof (PhD, University of Southern California) is professor of philosophy at Biola University. His areas of interest include metaphysics, epistemology, modern philosophy, and Confucianism. His book, I Told Me So: Self-Deception and the Christian Life won the Christianity Today 2009 Book Award for Christian Living. He is also author of Confucius for Christians. Elshof has published articles in Midwest Studies in Philosophy, The Modern Schoolman, Grazer Philosophische Studien, The Journal of Philosophical Research, International Studies in Philosophy, Philosophia Christi, and Christian Scholar's Review.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Series Title: Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Sub-Genre: Psychology of Religion
Publisher: IVP Academic
Format: Paperback
Author: Thomas M Crisp & Steven L Porter & Gregg A Ten Elshof
Language: English
Street Date: January 22, 2019
TCIN: 90960275
UPC: 9780830828647
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-9164
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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