Title: Psychology for religious workers,
Authors: Dewar, Lindsay, 1891-; Hudson, Cyril Edward,; Hudson, Cyril Edward,
Publisher: R. Long & R. R. Smith, inc.,
Year: 1932
Subjects: Psychology, Religious.; Psychoanalysis.; Pastoral theology.
Abstract: The fundamental conviction underlying this book may be stated simply: it is that the cure of souls is an expert's task, demanding a knowledge, not only of psychology, but of the Church's tradition of moral and ascetical theology. - Preface.
Contents: 1. Primary considerations. The knowledge of God -- Knowledge of self -- 2. The pastor. Clerical applied psychology -- Some clerical failings -- 3. The flock. Individual types -- Additional note -- Sin and moral disease -- 4. Pastoral methods. Individual treatment -- Preaching -- Teaching.