{"product_id":"9781441927699","title":"Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe past century has seen the relationship between psychology and religion progress from wary antagonists to strange bedfellows to complementary worldviews. Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality is designed as a text that reflects this history while illuminating the robust dialogue that continues to accompany it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elegant, accessible coverage ranges from early psychological critiques of religion and responses from major religious thinkers to positivist and constructivist philosophies; from Jung’s archetypes to neurobiological research into the religious brain; from scientific constructs of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness to collaborative interventions for mental health. The book’s distinctive teaching\/learning presentation:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Discusses non-Western religious traditions in addition to Christianity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Balances theoretical literature with empirical research on each topic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Reviews contemporary research and debates in psychology and religion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Examines developmental approaches to religious and spiritual growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Provides a variety of practical applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Includes review questions, exercises, and other student materials. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Encourages readers to develop their own ideas on this subject \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are valuable perspectives for graduate or undergraduate courses in the psychology of religion, and a rich resource for graduate courses in psychology and counseling. In addition, Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality makes an inviting text for seminary courses in spiritual and pastoral counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47043258253552,"sku":"9781441927699","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441927699_p0.jpg?v=1763799383","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441927699","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}