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APA Dictionary of Psychology by Call Number: 150.3 (INTERNET)ISBN: 9781433819445Publication Date: 2015-02-01
The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology by Call Number: 253.03 (INTERNET)ISBN: 9781444330823
A Concise Guide to Personality Disorders by
Clients with personality disorders (PDs) present special challenges to clinicians. Nonetheless, successful treatment is possible, and a rapidly growing research base can inform diagnosis and intervention. This book reviews what we know and what we don't know about PDs, and what this implies for clinical practice. It integrates a large body of research findings into a concise, highly practical approach to managing difficult clients. Rather than advocating a single method of treatment, Joel Paris promotes an integration of all evidence-based psychotherapies, as well as effective case management. The evidence base for pharmacotherapy is reviewed as well. Focusing particularly on borderline, antisocial, and narcissistic PDs, the author also reviews other PD categories. His extensive experience and clinical wisdom illuminate the discussion, demonstrating how to work productively and empathically with these clients.
Call Number: 616.8581 (INTERNET)ISBN: 9781433819810Publication Date: 2015-03-01
Dictionary of Christian Spirituality by
In recent decades Christian spirituality, spiritual formation and spiritual theology have become important concepts in the global evangelical community. Consequently, an accessible and reliable academic resource is needed on these topics--one that will offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available while still highlighting the distinct heritage and affirming the core grace-centered values of classic evangelical spirituality. The Dictionary of Christian Spirituality reflects an overarching interpretive framework for evangelical spiritual formation: a holistic and grace-filled spirituality that encompasses relational (connecting), transformational (becoming), and vocational (doing) dynamics. At the same time, contributors respectfully acknowledge the differences between Reformed, Holiness, and Pentecostal paradigms of the spiritual life. And, by bringing together writers from around the world who share a common orthodoxy, this reference work is truly global and international in both its topical scope and contributors. Entries give appropriate attention to concepts, concerns, and formative figures in the evangelical tradition of spirituality that other reference work neglect. They offer a discerning orientation to the wealth of ecumenical resources available, exploring the similarities and differences between Christianity and alternate spiritualities without lapsing into relativism. The Dictionary of Christian Spirituality is a resource that covers a wide range of topics relating to Christian spirituality and is biblically engaged, accessible, and relevant for all contemporary Christians.
Call Number: R 248.03 Z87ISBN: 9780310290667Publication Date: 2011-07-23
The New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies by
The New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies is a major new reference work offering comprehensive discussion of the subjects of interest to anyone studying or involved in pastoral work. Written by a team of 212 international scholars and practitioners, this dictionary includes some 800 articles covering every subject touching on the field of pastoral studies. Carefully crafted from the pastoral perspective, each entry begins with a concise definition of the topic discussed, followed by an explanation of its importance in pastoral studies and suggestions for further reading. The New Dictionary of Pastoral Studies is intended to serve as an authoritative yet accessible sourcebook on the theology and methods of pastoral studies. The dictionary offers readers a solid grounding in the theoretical and practical issues relevant to pastoral care as well as related subjects in psychology and sociology. It also provides the background necessary for understanding any further reading, religious or secular, in this complex and ever-changing discipline. Written to have broad appeal and discussing issues that are of interest and applicable to all th
Call Number: R 253.03 N532ISBN: 0802823181Publication Date: 2002-04-01
Dictionary of Pastoral Care and Counseling by
"Stands without parallel in the era of modern pastoral care and counseling."--Howard Clinebell. More than 1,200 articles from 600 ecumenical contributors. Print Edition.
Call Number: R 253.503 D554ISBN: 068710761XPublication Date: 1990-05-01
New Books
Emotional Intelligence for Religious Leaders by Call Number: 152.4 O86ISBN: 1538109131Publication Date: 2018-08-24Religious leaders require tremendous skill in emotional intelligence, yet their training very rarely addresses how to develop the practical skills needed--from self-awareness to resilience. Emotional Intelligence Religious Leaders draws on the latest research in business, psychology, and theology to offer religious leaders the information and tools they need to increase their emotional intelligence and enhance their relationships, communication and conflict management skills, spirituality, and overall well-being. The book offers both a deep understanding of how to develop emotional intelligence and also prescriptive insights about how to practice it that will be helpful for religious leaders in many settings, including congregational ministry, lay ministry, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, and more.
How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going by Call Number: 253 B379ISBN: 1538127679Publication Date: 2019-09-17How do you lead an organization stuck between an ending and a new beginning--when the old way of doing things no longer works but a way forward is not yet clear? Beaumont calls such in-between times liminal seasons--threshold times when the continuity of tradition disintegrates and uncertainty about the future fuels doubt and chaos. In a liminal season it simply is not helpful to pretend we understand what needs to happen next. But leaders can still lead. How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going is a practical book of hope for tired and weary leaders who risk defining this era of ministry in terms of failure or loss. It helps leaders stand firm in a disoriented state, learning from their mistakes and leading despite the confusion. Packed with rich stories and real-world examples, Beaumont guides the reader through practices that connect the soul of the leader with the soul of the institution.
Foundations of pastoral counselling : integrating philosophy, theology and psychotherapy by
Foundations of Pastoral Counselling offers a completely new approach to its subject, through an integration of philosophical ideas, theological thought, and psychotherapeutic psychology. Using the work of philosophers including Martin Buber, Simone Weil and Søren Kierkegaard to begin the conversation in each chapter the author then draws on relevant theologians and psychotherapeutic thinkers to enrich the dialogue. The result is a rich, multi-faceted, and often surprising round-table discussion about the fundamental issues in pastoral counselling.
Call Number: 253.5 P396 F771ISBN: 0334055350Publication Date: 2017-04-28
Art of living, art of dying : spiritual care for a good death by Call Number: 248.86 L512ISBN: 1785922114Publication Date: 2017-03-21
Learning to Lead by
The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first century—for all faith traditions. America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multiculturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leadership and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century. In this multifaith, cross-cultural and comprehensive resource for both clergy and lay persons, contributors who are experts in the field explore how to engage spiritual leaders and teach them how to bring healing, faith, justice and support to communities and congregations. They offer tools, advice, practical methodologies and case studies on how stakeholders—congregational leaders, ordained religious leaders, educators, students and community leaders—learn how to do theology in context and grow into faith leadership roles. Contributors: Shaykh Ibrahim Abdul-Malik, PhD, EdD • Rev. Carlos Alejandro, MS, MDiv, BCC • Rev. Msgr. Richard Arnhols, MDiv • Rev. David Billings, MDiv, DMin • Lisa V. Blitz, PhD, LCSW-R • Miyon Chung, MACSW, MATh, PhD • Rev. Warren L. Dennis, MDiv, DMin • Antoinette Ellis-Williams, MPA, PhD • Jeffrey R. Gardere, PhD • Rev. Bill Gaventa, MDiv • Michael Gecan, BA • Rabbi Diana S. Gerson, MAHL • Rev. Brita L. Gill-Austern, MDiv, PhD • Lisa Sharon Harper, MA, MFA • Phyllis Harrison-Ross, MD • Imam Muhammad Hatim, PhD, DMin • Rev. Renee S. House, MDiv, PhD • Rev. Seth Kaper-Dale, MDiv • Rev. Sally N. MacNichol, MDiv, PhD • Rev. Gregg A. Mast, MDiv, PhD • Anne Masters, MA • Rabbi Craig Miller, BA, MAFM • Rev. Anthony Miranda • Rev. Rose Niles, MDiv, DMin • Tanya Pagán Raggio-Ashley, MD, MPH, FAAP • Rev. Kevin Park, MDiv, PhD • Mary Pender Greene, LCSW-R, CGP • Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, BA, MS, JD • Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, MBA, MHL, BCJC • Rev. Lee B. Spitzer, MDiv, DMin • Rev. Julie Taylor, MDiv, CTR, EMT-B • Ronald Thomas, MHCS, SWP • Rev. Earl D. Trent Jr., MDiv, DMin • Terrie M. Williams, LCSW
ISBN: 9781594734328Publication Date: 2012-10-01
Leading Congregations Through Crisis by
On July 12, 2009, 23 youth and adult sponsors from First Baptist Church in Shreveport, La., were involved in a tragic bus accident, leaving two dead and others seriously injured. Rev. Gregory Hunt suddenly found himself leading a congregation in crisis. From that grueling experience, Hunt has crafted a book pastors need to read even as they hope they'll never use it. Putting Christ and mission at the book's center, Hunt examines what happens when crisis strikes and how pastors and congregations can prepare for future crises. Ten different types of crises - ranging from violence to natural disasters to internal congregational strife - provide insight into how pastors can lead congregations through harrowing times into a healthy future. A TCP Leadership Series title
Call Number: 253 H941ISBN: 9780827221703Publication Date: 2012-07-30
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- A Light to My Path: Interpreting Scripture as Reformed ChristiansScripture holds a decisive place in our shared identity as Reformed Christians. While we value our theological traditions and our polity, Scripture always has the final authoritative word on our faith and life. We do not look to Scripture because it is a common or “traditional” thing to do, or because the church has given it authority. In the words of the Belgic Confession, we believe the teachings of Scripture “because the Holy Spirit testifies in our hearts that they are from God, and also because they prove themselves to be from God” (article 5).
Journal Article Databases
- Atla Religion Database with ATLASerials Plus This link opens in a new window
The ATLA Religion Database® (ATLA RDB®) is the premier index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion, with coverage from 1949 and retrospective indexing for several journal issues as far back as the nineteenth century. Journals are selected for inclusion according to their scholarly merit and scope. The fact that many publishers solicit the inclusion of their journals in ATLA RDB is indicative of the stature it has achieved in the community of religion scholars.
- AtlaSerials® (Atlas®) for Alum This link opens in a new window
Full Text. Covers Bible, archaeology, and antiquities; human culture and society; church history, missions, and ecumenism; pastoral ministry; world religions and religious studies; and theology, philosophy, and ethics.
- Old Testament Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Old Testament Abstracts is a product of a partnership between ATLA and the Catholic Biblical Association. The database features indexing and abstracts for journal articles, monographs, multi-author works, and software related to Old Testament studies. Content from over 450 journals is covered. All abstracts are in English, regardless of the language of the original work. Topics covered include antiquities, archaeology, biblical theology, philology and much more. Coverage in the database dates back to 1978.
- New Testament Abstracts This link opens in a new window
New Testament Abstracts Online is a product of a partnership between ATLA and Boston College. The database is an indispensable research and bibliographic aid for scholars, librarians, clergy and students of the New Testament and its historical milieu. The database contains more than 44,000 article abstracts, 1,200 review abstracts, 16,500 book abstracts, and 50 software abstracts. Each year an additional 2,000 articles from more than 500 periodicals in numerous languages are selected for inclusion. In addition, approximately 900 current books are also summarized annually. Article coverage in the database dates back to 1985.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Designed for academic institutions, this database is a leading resource for scholarly research. It supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing journals, periodicals, reports, books and more.
- PubMed This link opens in a new window
PubMed comprises over 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. PubMed citations and abstracts include the fields of biomedicine and health, covering portions of the life sciences, behavioral sciences, chemical sciences, and bioengineering. PubMed also provides access to additional relevant web sites and links to the other NCBI molecular biology resources.
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