Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith: An Introductory Guide

Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith: An Introductory Guide

"Two accomplished teacher-scholars--neuropsychologist Paul Moes and experimental psychologist Donald Tellinghuisen--take us on a fascinating tour of intersecting big ideas from psychological science and biblical faith. By drawing on both perspectives they deepen our understanding of the 'fearfully and wonderfully made' human creature."<BR>--<b>David G. Myers</b>, author of <i>Psychology</i> and coauthor (with Malcolm Jeeves) of <i>Psychology through the Eyes of Faith<BR><BR></i>"Aimed primarily at Christian students taking college courses in psychology, this book is written in such a way that general readers will also benefit from its insights into Christian discipleship. It is well informed, up to date, and wide ranging, and the authors make a sustained effort not to sweep difficult issues under the carpet or to attain premature closure on topics still under debate."<BR>--<b>Malcolm Jeeves</b>, St. Andrews University; former editor in chief, <i>Neuropsychologia<BR></i><BR>"This solid overview of psychology from a Christian perspective uses five themes to explore a biblical view of human nature: relational persons; broken, in need of redemption; embodied; responsible limited agents; and meaning seekers. It will be a helpful supplementary text to use in introductory courses."<BR>--<b>Siang-Yang Tan</b>, Fuller Theological Seminary; author of <i>Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective<BR></i><BR>"At long last, a fresh new voice on psychology from a Christian perspective. Moes and Tellinghuisen clearly write from a wealth of experience guiding undergraduates in their initial encounter with psychological studies. They connect concepts with lived experience and questions of identity and purpose in a manner that is relational and accessible. I am eager to use this book with my own students. While I do not necessarily share all of the authors' conclusions and claims, the book is an invitation to a conversation and as such models the sort of thoughtful, challenging, respectful dialogue with which we hope students will become skilled."<BR>--<b>Heather Looy</b>, The King's University College<BR><BR>"<i>Exploring Psychology and Christian Faith</i> works as both a supplementary text in the classroom and a good general read for anyone interested in a Christian view of human nature through the lens of psychology. This is an integrated, organic approach that helps readers understand their Christianity and their psychology better. Well done!"<BR>--<b>Everett L. Worthington Jr.</b>, author of <i>Moving Forward: Six Steps to Forgiving Yourself and Breaking Free from the Past</i>