Alvin Dueck

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  Peaceable Psychology

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  In the past century psychology has been practiced in the manner of medical science, working from the assumption that therapy can transcend particular ethnic and religious traditions. Seeking to move the conversation forward, this book argues for a theologically, culturally, and politically sensitive psychotherapy whereby the Christian psychologist treats the patient according to the particulars of the patient’s political situation and ethnic and religious tradition while acknowledging the role of his or her own Christian story in therapeutic dialogue. The authors point to the life of Jesus as the foundation on which to build a therapeutic ethic, appropriating the story of his life to bring healing.

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  Living God And Our Living Psyche

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  “Are Jung’s views compatible with Christian faith? Will evangelical Christians be led astray if they rely on Jung as a psychological guide? What would it look like to place Jung’s psychological ideas into an authentically Christian framework? Ulanov tackles some of the most vexing theological and spiritual issues raised by Jung’s approach to psychological healing. Challenging Jung when he diverges from core Christian beliefs, Ulanov nevertheless builds on key Jungian concepts to show how depth psychology can enrich and enliven our life of faith. In the introduction, Dueck (with Brian Becker) interprets Jung’s corpus as “a pastoral attempt to counter the corrosive effects of modernity.’ In his conclusion, he contextualizes Ulanov’s lectures for the evangelical community. The book is a finely-nuanced discussion, glittering with gems of insight. Anyone who has struggled to understand Jung, any psychotherapist longing to include spiritual issues in the work of healing, indeed, any person of prayer seeking to relate authentically to God over the long haul, will relish this book.” – Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger Princeton Theological Seminary

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  Why Psychology Needs Theology

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  Why Psychology Needs Theology shows how Christian insights into human nature can be integrated with psychological theory and suggests ways that a basic understanding of faith might positively impact the therapeutic process.

  In the first part of the book, Nancey Murphy explores the core assumptions of psychology from the vantage point of her expertise in the philosophy of science. Psychology needs theology and ethics, she argues, to help it address the question of what constitutes a good life. Taking an Anabaptist, or Radical-Reformation, perspective that emphasizes Jesus’ vulnerable love for his enemies and renunciation of power, Murphy challenges psychology to take seriously the goodness of self-renunciation.

  In the second part of the book, other scholars extend and challenge Murphy’s model, discussing such topics as gender and culture. All those who work at the intersection of religion and psychology – teachers, pastors, specialists, and professional care providers – will find this exchange fruitful and valuable.

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