Journal of Psychology and Theology articles from September 2003

Journal of Psychology and Theology archives from September 2003

Introduction: reflections on the current status and future of Christian marriages.(Editorial)
September 22, 2003... This article is the Editor's introduction to the special issue of the journal of Psychology and Theology on Current Issues in Christian Marriages. The current literature on religious marriages are used to understand the materials discussed in...

The state of Christian marriage.
September 22, 2003... Questions are answered in relationship to Tim Clinton's work in professional leadership and marriage education. Sociocultural factors concerning the condition and treatment of marriage issues in contemporary society are discussed. Dr. Clinton's...

IT takes a village to save a marriage.
September 22, 2003... Dr. Keith Edwards answers questions that describe his approach to Christian marriage, marital interventions and sociocultural factors in American marriages. Integration issues are presented as well as the current state of research on marriage....

How to create an America that saves marriages.
September 22, 2003... Michael McManus and Harriet McManus Founders and Directors of Marriage Savers Michael and Harriet McManus describe their approach to community-based marriage interventions, particularly focusing on churches and ministry organizations. Their...

The SYMBIS approach to marriage education.
September 22, 2003... Questions are answered in relationship to the Parrotts' work in marriage education and in relationship to a variety of sociocultural factors concerning the condition and treatment of marriage issues in contemporary society. The Parrotts' SYMBIS...

Comments on marriage in contemporary culture: five models that might help families.
September 22, 2003... Questions are answered in relationship to innovative theoretical models derived primarily from the author's teaching experiences in family theory and methodology. Implications of the models for marital interventions by local community and...

Strengthening marriages in a skeptical culture: issues and opportunities.
September 22, 2003... Questions are answered in relationship to Scott Stanley's work in marriage education and in relationship to a variety of sociocultural factors concerning the condition and treatment of marriage issues in contemporary society, including current...

Hope-focused marriage: recommendations for researchers, clinicians, and church workers.
September 22, 2003... In response to questions posed to several respondents in this special issue, I describe a hope-focused approach to improving marriage, especially among Christians who marry. Hope involves maintaining a positive motivation to change (i.e.,...

A study of two marital enrichment programs and couples' quality of life.
September 22, 2003... The need for empirical research that contributes to the prevention and arrest of marital distress is increasing. Factors identified through research as being influential in the stability of marriage include intimacy, positive behaviors, social...

Problematic issues in the early years of marriage: content for premarital education.
September 22, 2003... This article presents findings about problematic issues from a national study of couples married five years or less. It argues that the top 10 issues identified as problematic suggest key content areas for premarital education and makes...

Building healthy marriages through early and extended outreach with youth.
September 22, 2003... This article presents a case for faith communities to strengthen efforts to build healthy marriages during teen years through an ecological approach using individual, social network, organizational and community strategies. Community-based...

Journal file.
September 22, 2003... This section of the journal attempts to keep readers informed of current resources of an integrative nature or those related to the general field of the psychology of religion appearing in other professional journals. A wide range of...

Have You Ever Wanted to Read Calvin's Institutes?(Book Review)
September 22, 2003... McKim, Donald K., Ed. (2001) Calvin's Institutes: Abridged Edition. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press. Soft-cover. xxi + 189 pages. $16.95. ISBN 0-664-22298-6. Reviewed by STEVEN L. PORTER Donald K. McKim is editor of...

Seeker-Sensitive Atheism.(Book Review)
September 22, 2003... Nielsen, K. (2001). Naturalism and religion. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books. Hardcover. 506 pp. $40.00. ISBN 1-57392-853-4. Kai Nielsen is professor emeritus in the department of philosophy at the University of Calgary and adjunct professor...

Books received.
September 22, 2003... The following books have been received from publishers and are under consideration for review in the Journal of Psychology and Theology. Listing of a volume does not necessarily imply that it will be reviewed. Readers with appropriate academic...

Erratum.(Correction Notice)
September 22, 2003... In the Volume 31, Number 2 issue (p. 87), Table 1 was missing the fourth column, titled "Integrative Programs." Below is the correct table. The journal apologizes for any inconvenience this error may have caused the authors or our readers.