Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality: Concepts and Applications

Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality provides readers with a critical overview of what psychology tells us about religion and spirituality. It is concise without being simplistic, and the first such broad overview to be published for some years. Fraser Watts recognizes that 'religion' is complex and multi-faceted, taking different forms in different people and contexts. The book presents a broad view of psychology; whatever kind of psychology you are interested in, you will find it covered here, from biological to social, and from experimental to psychoanalytic. It focuses particularly on the varied concepts that psychologists have employed to make sense of religion and subjects them to critical examination. The book is also concerned with practical applications, helping those engaged in religious ministry. It will be of interest to undergraduates and general readers, as well as specialists in religious studies, psychology, and philosophy of religion.

Author: Fraser Watts
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/06/2017
Pages: 220
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.12h x 6.11w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9781107630567
ISBN10: 1107630568
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Philosophy