Reviving Christian humanism : the new conversation on spirituality, theology, and psychology / Don S. Browning.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Browning, Don S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology and religion.

Humanism.

Christianity--Philosophy.

Christianity.

Religion and science.

Physical Description:

vi, 186 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Fortress Press, [2010]

Summary:

Is there a future for intellectually honest faith at the service of humankind? Esteemed theologian Don S. Browning strongly argues that there is and offers a manifesto for a new religious humanism. He argues that the time is right for religious intellectuals in conversation with the social sciences to reinvigorate the deep humanistic strands of the grand religions and enter into global interfaith dialogue.

Contents:

Science, religion, and a revived religious humanism

Broadening psychology, refining theology

Change and critique in psychology, therapy, and spirituality

Religion, science, and the new spirituality

Mental health and spirituality : their institutional embodiment

Institutional ethics and families : therapy, law, and religion

Epilogue on the future of science and religion.

Notes:

Book evolved from six lectures given by the author at Boston University.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780800696269

0800696263

OCLC:

422764062