Overcoming the Challenges: Toward a Truly Theistic Psychology?
Several psychologists have attempted to articulate a theistic psychology or one consonant with their religious beliefs. Unfortunately, confusion over the concept of theism and a persistent naturalism in the discipline create substantial obstacles towards achieving a serious theistic psychology. It i...
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BYU ScholarsArchive
2009
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Online Access: | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/2202 https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3201&context=etd |
Summary: | Several psychologists have attempted to articulate a theistic psychology or one consonant with their religious beliefs. Unfortunately, confusion over the concept of theism and a persistent naturalism in the discipline create substantial obstacles towards achieving a serious theistic psychology. It is suggested that these challenges can be overcome through examining alternative philosophies and methodologies for scientific psychology, exploring seminal articulations of God's activity, and providing a practical example of a theistic psychological research program. |
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