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An introduction to psychology of religion

Print Book, English, ©1986
Mercer University Press, Macon, Ga., ©1986
xi, 408 pages ; 24 cm
9780865541948, 9780865541955, 0865541949, 0865541957
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pt. 1. The psychological study of religion: problems and possibilities. The psychological definition of religion
The scientific study of religion
pt. 2. Psychological interpretations of religion. Psychoanalysis and religion
Behaviorism and religion
Humanistic psychology and religion
pt. 3. Psychosocial development and religious growth. Religion and human development: an overview
The development of religious thinking
The emotional function of the self and religious affection
Volition and moral decision making
pt. 4. Religious life-styles. Religion of authority: the way of obedience
Religion of becoming: the way of affirmation
Religion of spontaneity: the way of mysticism
Toward a mature religion