Worthington, Everett L., 1946-

Coming to peace with psychology : what Christians can learn from psychological science / Everett L. Worthington Jr. - 1 online resource (304 pages) : illustrations.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [281]-295) and indexes.

The relationship of psychological science to theology. Interesting things about people ; A tale of two cities ; What information can I trust? ; Why you might not believe what you don't already believe ; The methods of disciplines ; A relational model ; Understanding the relational partners ; Dealing with some challenges -- What psychological science has to offer theology. Psychological science provides a new tool ; Psychological science is limited ; Psychological science strengthens theological claims ; Psychological science adds new ideas to theology ; Psychological science addresses theologically hot social controversies ; Psychological science helps us understand virtuous living ; Psychological science helps us live more virtuously ; Can psychological science help us know God better?.

9781461951537 (electronic bk.) 1461951534 (electronic bk.)


Psychology, Religious.
Psychology--Religious aspects.
Christianity--Psychology.
Christianity--Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
Psychology--Religious aspects.
RELIGION / Christian Life / Social Issues
RELIGION / Christianity / General


Electronic books.

BL53 / .W675 2010

261.5/15