Journal of Psychology and Christianity
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Former names | CAPS Bulletin |
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Abbreviated title (ISO 4) | J. Psychol. Christ. |
| Discipline | Psychology, religious studies |
| Language | English |
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Publication history | 1982-present |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
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| ISSN |
0733-4273 |
| OCLC no. | 60618059 |
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The Journal of Psychology and Christianity is a peer-reviewed 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).
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 was established in 1982 by the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, which was founded in 1952. The journal is a successor to the CAPS Bulletin, which was established 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 2 "Journal of Psychology and Christianity (JPC)". Retrieved 2010-07-19.
- 1 2 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 978-0-9792237-0-9.