Between Jerusalem and Athens
Book Description
For mental health professionals and students seeking to bridge the gap between their Christian faith and therapeutic practice, this thoughtful exploration offers a framework rooted in biblical ethics. Alvin C. Dueck addresses a fundamental challenge many believers face: how to maintain authentic spiritual convictions while engaging in professional counseling and therapy.
The book presents the Reign of God as the foundational principle for developing a distinctly Christian approach to mental health care. Rather than compartmentalizing faith and professional duties, Dueck demonstrates how these elements can work together harmoniously when grounded in this central biblical theme.
The work unfolds in three interconnected sections that build upon each other systematically. The opening portion establishes how a cultural ethic centered on God's reign can provide the proper context for therapeutic work. The middle section examines the church's vital role as both a place of ethical discernment and a healing community. The final portion focuses on the character development of the therapist, offering practical guidance for cultivating personal qualities that reflect divine principles.
This resource speaks directly to those wrestling with professional ethics from a religious perspective. It provides concrete direction for practitioners who refuse to separate their spiritual convictions from their calling to help others heal and grow.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
🕉️ Tradition: Psychology & Consciousness
📄 Length: 262 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore Moral and ethical aspects of Psychology
- ✓ Explore Psychology
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Psychologists
- ✓ Explore Moral and ethical aspects
- ✓ Explore Psychology and religion
