Journal of Psychology and Christianity

Journal of Psychology and Christianity  
Former name(s) 'CAPS Bulletin'
Abbreviated title (ISO) J. Psychol. Christ.
Discipline Psychology, religious studies
Language English
Publication details
Publisher Christian Association for Psychological Studies (United States)
Publication history 1982-present
Frequency Quarterly
Indexing
ISSN 0733-4273
OCLC number 60618059
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The Journal of Psychology and Christianity is an American academic journal that is "designed to provide scholarly interchange among Christian professionals in the psychological and pastoral professions."[1] Topics covered include clinical issues, research, theoretical concerns, book reviews, and special theme areas. The editor in chief is Peter C. Hill (Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, California, United States).

Contents

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in PsycINFO, Psychological Abstracts, Religion Index One: Periodicals, Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature, Religious Research Association Index, Index to Book Reviews in Religion, Religious and Theological Abstracts, and Abstracts of Research in Pastoral Care and Counseling.[1]

History

The Journal of Psychology and Christianity has been published since 1982 by the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, which was founded in 1952. The journal is a successor to the CAPS Bulletin, which was founded in 1975.[2]. The founding editor of both the CAPS Bulletin and the Journal of Psychology and Christianity was J. Harold Ellens, who was then executive directive of CAPS.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Journal of Psychology and Christianity (JPC)". http://www.caps.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=201&Itemid=237. Retrieved 2010-07-19. 
  2. ^ a b Stevenson, Daryl H.; Brian E. Eck & Peter C. Hill (2007). Psychology & Christianity integration : Seminal works that shaped the movement. Batavia, IL: Christian Association for Psychological Studies. p. 255. ISBN 9780979223709. 

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