Vol. 29
No.2
Summe/Fall 2006
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| 2006 Annual Meeting November 17-21, 2006 |
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| PCR Sessions at AAR Annual Meeting | For a complete and up-to-date listing of PCR sessions with links to draft papers, see the 2006 Meeting page. |
| NEWS FROM PCR MEMBERS | Two items from James Jones (Rutgers University): “At the recent meeting of the International Society for the Psychology of Religion, I was elected to the governing board of the Society and selected as deputy president. My book Waking from Newton’s Sleep: Dialogues on Spirituality in an Age of Science was just published by Wipf and Stock. Designed as a text for courses on religion & science and philosophy of religion, it is cast as a series of discussions rather than a philosophical argument so that different positions are presented and students can choose rather than being argued into just one and the narrative form reveals something of the personal dimension of these issues that are often presented in rather abstract terms.” And a joint item from Jim and Kathleen Bishop (Madison, NJ): on June 3 they were married-congratulations to them both! From Diane Jonte-Pace (Santa Clara University), several publication notes: Peter Homans and Diane Jonte-Pace published “Tracking the Emotion in the Stone: An Essay on Psychoanalysis and Architecture,” The Annual of Psychoanalysis, Vol. 33, 2006; Diane Jonte-Pace published “Psychoanalysis, Colonialism, and Modernity,” Religious Studies Review, Vol. 32, no. 1, January 2006. And she is also working on a volume with co-editors Bill Parsons and Susan Henking, Mourning Religion, forthcoming, U. Virginia Press. Her chapter is “Melancholia and Religion: French Feminist Perspectives.” Charlene Burns (University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) reports that “I’ve received a Metanexus Local Societies Initiative $30,000 over 3 yrs grant to establish the Chippewa Valley Dialogue on Science & Religion, and our first major guest speaker will be Harold Koenig (psychiatrist & co-director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University Medical Center) on October 24. This fall I’ll present a paper on Jungian themes in televised science fiction at Oxford UK conference on “Monsters & the Monstrous” the 4th International Conference on Perspectives on Evil & Human Wickedness.” From Joseph George (United Theological College): “I have no news to share but look for assistance in finding a Post-Doctoral Research Program that I envisage to begin from September 2007. My internet search has not given me any specific guidance so far. Hence, if any colleagues from the PCR list can provide me information regarding a one year Post-Doctoral Research Program I would be extremely grateful. I have completed my Doctor of Theology from the Candler School of Theology, Emory University (2002), and presently minister at the United Theological College, Bangalore, India. I am a Professor in the Department of Christian Ministry (Pastoral Counselling) and will be due for my sabbatical leave from September 2007.” Responses can be sent to Prof. George through the PCR email list. (pcr-list@yahoogroups.com) Lewis Rambo (San Francisco Theological Seminary) is teaching a new course this fall on “Cinema: Society, Self, and the Sacred.” According to the course description, “Contemporary film captivates millions of people around the world. Movies pervade our conversations, consciousness, and culture. One of the most important tasks of a religious/spiritual leader is to be a sophisticated ‘cultural worker.’ As a ‘cultural worker’ the leader must engage by discerning its themes and patterns, assessing its impact, and critiquing its influence. Understanding the creation, distribution, reception, and impact of the most popular art form of the last 100 years is crucial for effective ministry in the 21st century. This course will explore narrative fiction and documentary films through careful study of the film ‘text,’ utilizing the perspectives of phenomenology, film theory, cultural studies, gender studies, and racial/ ethnic and globalization issues. Seminar participants will examine the ways in which the film influences personal consciousness, interpersonal relationships, social structure, class consciousness, and both legitimizes and subverts the taken for granted world. Film will also be deployed to enhance understanding the different cultures of the United States and the world.” Lee Bailey (Ithaca College) wants to notify PCR members of a new Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion that is in the works from the Blanton-Peale Institute in NYC, edited by David Leeming and Kathryn Madden. Lee is doing the articles on Projection, Mandala, Myth and Dream, Anthropomorphism, Myth, Animism, and Dying God. The editors of the encyclopedia are open to new contributors, and below is a description of the project. Anyone who is interested in participating should contact David Leeming at dleeming@ blantonpeale.org. |
| The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Peligion | Description The Blanton-Peale Institute, founded in 1937 and dedicated to the integration of religion and psychology, has been contracted by Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. to compile an encyclopedia of psychology and religion , a comprehensive reference work consisting of some 800 articles contributed by scholars of importance in the field of religion, psychology, psychology and religion, and the psychology of religion. The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion will offer a definitive and intellectually rigorous collection of psychological interpretations of the stories, rituals, motifs, symbols, doctrines, dogmas, and experiences of the world’s religious and mythological traditions. In doing so it will not aim to “reduce” religious tradition or experience to “psychological interpretation,” but to facilitate an already established and growing dialogue between two convergent approaches to human experience and wholeness. The Encyclopedia will apply a range of psychological approaches to understanding the form and content of religious experience. But at the same time, it will offer access to the profound symbols and reservoirs of meaning communicated, from time immemorial, in the world’s religions. The Encyclopedia will provide a crucial new resource for the collaboration and mutual illumination of these two fields. For those in the study of religion it will offer new tools for understanding the images, structures, symbols, and rhythms that constitute the vocabulary of religious experience. For those in the field of psychology it will unpack deep patterns of meaning and practice that inform human culture and the personal identity of millions. Content and Approach The articles, which will range from short definitions of 100 words, to entries of up to 2000 words, will include standard working terms in the fields of psychology (e.g., anima, superego, self, archetype) and religion (e.g., pilgrimage, prayer, ablution, ritual, martyrdom, conversion, rites), significant figures in the dialogue between religion and psychology (e.g., Freud, Jung, James, Eliade), and religious figures who loom large in the convergence of these fields (e.g., Augustine, Black Elk, Rumi, Teresa of Avila). Entries will be drawn from a wide variety of religious traditions, not only the modern world religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, but also, e.g., African Animism, pre-Christian Celtic and Germanic traditions, Egyptian, Greek, Gnostic, and Native North American and Mesoamerican religious movements. In addition to short definitions, the encyclopedia will translate archetypal, mythological, and religious material into contemporary psychological language with specific, sometimes clinical examples in thorough, comprehensive articles. While recognizing the particular cultural identities of such figures as Kali, Christ, Mary, and Muhammad, and such ideas and places as the Incarnation and the “dark night of the soul,” the Ganges and the Garden of Eden, the authors will address the power inherent in each of these to affect our lives. Each entry will create a tension of meaning between traditional religious terms and psychological interpretations. The result will be not to impose the correct or definitive meaning, but to explore new and latent deposits of meaning that bear implications for human self-understanding, cross-cultural interpretation and therapeutic possibilities. The Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion is intended to be a “user-friendly” reference work for a broad audience. We envision a relatively large printing so that the book will be available on publication to
Editorial Staff The encyclopedia project will be coordinated by an editorial staff advised by Mr. Kenneth Giniger of K.S. Giniger Co. and edited by Dr. David A. Leeming, Dr. Kathryn Madden, and a third editor to be appointed later. Professor Leeming has taught courses in Myth, Religion, and Literature for many years and has published several books on this subject. He has previous experience in overseeing encyclopedia-type projects, including the Oxford Companion to World Mythology (fall 2005) and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Blanton-Peale’s Journal of Religion and Health and Dean of its graduate Institute. Dr. Madden is President and CEO of the Blanton-Peale Institute. She received her M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Psychology and Religion from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She has published many articles in her field and is Executive Editor of the Journal of Religion and Health and editor of Quadrant. |
| 3rd International Conference on Spirituality & Mental Health | Papers * Posters * Workshops * Symposiums Invitation The Department of Psychiatry of the University of Ottawa, the Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care and St-Paul University invite you to apply to present your ideas and experiences at the 3rd International Conference on Spirituality and Mental Health, to be held in Ottawa on May 3rd-5th, 2007. The 1st Conference in 2002 demonstrated that caregivers are increasingly exploring the link between spirituality and mental health. The 2nd Conference in 2004 offered more by delving into the creative dynamics between spirituality and depression. Critical moments of our lives may bring those who suffer and those who offer support into a collaborative Quest for Meaning. Both are challenged to find new ways of understanding the world and to discover the opportunity for choices, for growth, and for spiritual transformation. When facing mental illness, loss, or uncertainty, this quest brings people towards very personal questions of a spiritual nature. Diverse cultural interpretations and religious and spiritual practices have emerged to try to help individuals, to comprehend these experiences and to share a better level of awareness. How can divergent cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs converge in the healing of the spirit? How does this quest affect the sufferers and the helpers? This 3rd International Conference on Spirituality and Mental Health will encourage the exploration of these varied perspectives, welcoming the focus on the collaborative quest for meaning for the families, the faith communities and the healthcare system. We look forward to your insights and your participation in our 3rd International Conference on Spirituality and Mental Health. Your proposals are crucial to the Conference. While the plenary sessions are important, the majority of the time will be devoted to learning from each other. More detailed information is provided below to help you develop and submit your proposals. We look forward to reviewing a variety of innovative and exciting proposals from our colleagues. Conference Themes The influence of family, community, tradition & culture within the helping relationship.
Conference Objectives Our 4 educational objectives are that participants will be able to:
Conference Format & Submitting Abstracts Each day will begin and end with a plenary session, and will include concurrent breakout sessions in the following formats: Papers will provide a focused presentation on a specific theme. Each lecture will be limited to 30 minutes followed by 15 minutes for discussion. Abstract should define purpose, format, and expected outcomes for participants. Workshops are designed to be interactive; they can focus for 90 minutes on a practice, a theory, or an experience. Abstract should define purpose, format, and expected outcomes for participants. Symposiums will be 90 minutes and will include 3-4 papers focusing on a specific scientific or practice topic, representing several points of view from different locations with the aim to generate discussion. Research Papers will be 20-minute presentations with 10 minutes for discussion. Abstract must define purpose, methods, results, and conclusions. Poster Presentations will provide visual illustrations of original research or practice findings on a 4x4 display board. Presenters are to be available to answer questions during specified times. Deadline for Submission Abstracts must be received by the Conference Secretariat no later than October 2006. Notification of acceptance will be made by November 2006. A collection of selected proceedings of the conference will be published in book form by Novalis, the publisher based at Saint Paul University, Ottawa. For more information or an abstract form, contact: Conference Secretariat: Department of Psychiatry,
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| Psychology and Biblical Studies Section- SBL | S18-21 Psychology and the Bible: A Panel
Review of the Praeger Series Saturday, November 18, 2006, 9:00 AM to
11:30 AM D. Andrew Kille, Interfaith Space, Presiding Panel: William Hathaway, Regent University Response: Wayne Rollins, Hartford Seminary S18-124 Psychology, the Bible, and Politics Saturday, November 18, 2006, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM Paul Anderson, George Fox University, Presiding Stuart Lasine,
Wichita State University Michael
Willett Newheart,
Howard University Ronald R. Clark, Jr., Cascade College Amy Frykholm , Colorado Mountain College Stacy Davis, Saint Mary’s College, Respondent S19-27 In the Valley of the Shadow: Despair, Depression, and Trauma in the Bible Sunday, November 19, 2006, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM Dereck Daschke, Truman State University, Presiding Adrien J. Bledstein, Chicago, IL J. Dwayne Howell and
Susan C. Howell Benjamin Abelow,
Independent Scholar Jill McNish, Respondent Business Meeting (40 min) |
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| PCR NEWS Volume 29 No. 2-3 Summer/Fall 2005 |
Editor: Kelly Bulkeley Layout: D. Andrew Kille |
