Journeys of Faith: Religion, Spirituality, and Humanistic Psychology
Ebook
Journeys of Faith examines the contributions of the leading figures of the humanistic psychology movement, with particular attention to their spiritual journeys. Rising to prominence in America during the post-World War II years, humanistic psychology is experiencing a resurgence in the present day in response to the need for a psychological approach that addresses meaning and purpose in life. The key players--Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, Erich Fromm, and Rollo May--all rejected the orthodoxy of their religious inheritance in favor of a more humanistic approach and, in the process, discovered a renewed spirituality that, they hoped, would address the concerns of a world yearning for something to believe in.
While the humanistic psychologists confronted the world's problems through the lens of psychology, other thinkers, such as the evolutionary biologist Julian Huxley, approached them through different, though equally humanistic, perspectives. Others still, such as Paul Tillich, Martin Buber, and Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, confronted the times through a religious lens. The influence of the centuries-long Jewish tradition of scholarship and social justice and the frequent examples of friendship and professional cooperation between the secular and the religious worlds provide critical subthemes for the lasting appeal of humanistic psychology.
“Mike Brock’s insightful integration of religion, spirituality, and humanistic psychology helps us to gain a broader perspective of our humanness. Searching for meaning and purpose, we can focus on our authentic values that help us stay centered and transcend our travails. Journeys of Faith offers hope to our world! Thank you for this colossal work!”
—Ann V. Graber, professor of pastoral logotherapy, Graduate Theological Foundation
“At a time when the world seems determined to self-destruct in a cataclysm of fear, hatred, and unrestrained ambition, Mike Brock has called our attention to the profound contributions made by the great practitioners of humanistic psychology. This is a book worthy of acclaim in the academy as well as within the professional world of emotional health care, and none too soon.”
—John H. Morgan, research professor emeritus of clinical psychopathology, Foundation House/Oxford
“While many view humanistic psychology as devoid of religious or spiritual meaning, Mike Brock’s insightful and well-researched book, Journeys of Faith, shows that the spiritual is deeply embedded in humankind’s very nature. Focusing on the key writers of the twentieth century’s humanistic psychology movement, Brock uncovers the deep spirituality that undergirded these authors works. I highly recommend this book!”
—Bob Gardenhire III, founding director, The HeartPaths Spirituality Center
“Mike Brock traces a path through the rise of the humanistic psychological movement following WWII, illuminating the emerging importance of mind/body/spirit connection in helping persons to reach their full potential. Journeys of Faith offers insight into the early leaders and their contributions which continue to be of influence today. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of this important topic.”
—Jennifer Kirbas, provost, Graduate Theological Foundation
- Title: Journeys of Faith: Religion, Spirituality, and Humanistic Psychology
- Author: Mike Brock
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666774030, 9781666774023, 1666774022, 9781666774016, 1666774014, 1666774030
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666774030
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-07-09T09:58:55Z
Mike Brock is the Carl Ranson Rogers Professor of Counseling Psychology at the Graduate Theological Foundation. For thirty-four years, Mike served as a teacher and school administrator, after which he became a licensed professional counselor and life coach in private practice. For much of that time, Mike also served as director of the counseling center at the University of Dallas and, following that, instructor in UD’s pastoral ministry program. Mike can be contacted through his webpage, www.mikebrock.org.