Carl Rogers and the Christian Virtues

This article is a conceptual evaluation of the therapeutic theory and practice of Carl Rogers, using as critical vantage point the personality theory suggested in the various New Testament virtue-concepts. The topics discussed are Rogers’ concept of the self, the power of unconditional positive rega...

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Main Author: Roberts, Robert C. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1985
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1985, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 263-273
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Summary:This article is a conceptual evaluation of the therapeutic theory and practice of Carl Rogers, using as critical vantage point the personality theory suggested in the various New Testament virtue-concepts. The topics discussed are Rogers’ concept of the self, the power of unconditional positive regard, integrity as congruence, the absence of transcendence in Rogers’ thought, and Rogers’ concept of autonomy. The verdict is mixed Features compatible with Christian psychology and useful in the formation of the Christian virtues are discerned, but the limits of this usefulness are delineated.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164718501300403