The Self and the Spirit in Pastoral Care: Integrating Psychology and Christian Spirituality
This article examines the dynamic relationship between the self and the spirit, with the aim of drawing implications for the practice of pastoral care within the context of Christian spirituality. I argue that pastoral care should integrate psychology and theology, with theology as the foundational...
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| Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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2025
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Pastoral psychology
Jahr: 2025, Band: 74, Heft: 3, Seiten: 381-399 |
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James Lapsley
B Theology B Christian Theology B Evangelicalism and Pentecostalism B Self Psychology B Christian Philosophy B Pastoral Psychology B Psychology of Religion and Spirituality B Self B Spirit B Christian Spirituality B Philosophy of the Self |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This article examines the dynamic relationship between the self and the spirit, with the aim of drawing implications for the practice of pastoral care within the context of Christian spirituality. I argue that pastoral care should integrate psychology and theology, with theology as the foundational framework and psychology providing essential support. To achieve this integration, I have employed James Lapsley’s analysis and interpretation of the self and the spirit to propose a ministry of pastoral care that is both theologically sound and psychologically effective. A deep understanding of the psychological dimensions of the self, alongside a theologically grounded understanding of the spirit and spirituality, is essential for pastoral caregivers to enhance both their theoretical insights and practical approaches. |
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| ISSN: | 1573-6679 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: Pastoral psychology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1007/s11089-025-01205-7 |
