Pastoral care of the family in the light of sound psychology

dc.contributor.author	Sahaya, Selvam
dc.date.accessioned	2018-10-31T13:37:07Z
dc.date.available	2018-10-31T13:37:07Z
dc.date.issued	2015-05-18
dc.description.abstract	Moral philosophers and theologians argue that the human family is governed by natural law. While philosophers might rationally argue for this, theologians resort to revelation. In theologians’ understanding human family is part of the plan of God. Can scientific psychology provide some empirical evidence for “the natural law” argument? If yes, how could psychology enhance the pastoral care of families today? The aim of the present conceptual paper is to offer some contemporary evidence from evolutionary psychology and neurobiology to suggest that, after all, the human brain may be hire-wired for the family. It will go on to reflect on the role of the family in the growth of a Christian in the light some emerging insights from psychology. The later part of the paper will focus on the association between individuals’ relationship in the family and their faith-growth as Christians, in terms of their relationship with others and God. The paper will conclude by pointing out some pastoral implications flowing from the above considerations.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12342/299
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Tangaza University College	en_US
dc.subject	Pastoral Care, Sound Psychology	en_US
dc.title	Pastoral care of the family in the light of sound psychology	en_US
dc.type	Presentation	en_US

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