Aspects of Personal Faith : Personality and Religion in Western and Eastern Traditions

by Barnett-Friel, Patricia

• ISBN13: 9781573094139
• ISBN10: 1573094137
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc

Summary

This text begins with an explication of some developmental theorists, moves on to compare and contrast Eastern and Western religious thought, then focuses on Fowler's stages of faith development, discussing two models of spiritual assessment, and concludes with considerations for psychotherapy in teenagers. Both secular theorists such as Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson and Carl Jung are discussed, along with some religious theorists. Aspects of Personal Faith has applications for psychotherapists and religious counselors alike.

Table of Contents

List of Tables	ix
Foreword	xi
Preface	xiii
Acknowledgments	xv
Overview of Theorists	1	(20)
Jean Piaget	1	(2)
Lawrence Kohlberg	3	(2)
Carl Jung	5	(2)
Gordon Allport	7	(3)
Erik Erikson	10	(5)
Religious Theorists	15	(6)
Comparison and Contrasting of Eastern and Western Views of the Role of Religion in Personality Development	21	(8)
Development of Faith and Morality at Various Age Levels and How They Impact Personality Development	29	(12)
Spiritual Assessment	41	(10)
Considerations for Psychotherapy	51	(12)
Case Study 1	52	(5)
Case Study 2	57	(6)
Conclusion	63	(2)
Bibliography	65	(4)
Index	69