Uses of Theories of Depth Psychology in Ordained Ministry and the Institutional Church

Burgeoning understanding of unconscious processes should inform the work of the church and its ministries. Understanding derived from depth psychology can lead to deeper understandings of relationship with God and with one another, of the vicissitudes of spiritual life, of the meaning of ritual and...

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Main Author: McNish, Jill L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2002
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2002, Volume: 56, Issue: 2, Pages: 121-134
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Summary:Burgeoning understanding of unconscious processes should inform the work of the church and its ministries. Understanding derived from depth psychology can lead to deeper understandings of relationship with God and with one another, of the vicissitudes of spiritual life, of the meaning of ritual and sacraments, and to more profound and relevant scriptural hermeneutics and theological understandings. These claims are illustrated with examples.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230500205600203