Reading List
Below is a list of readings that are available to you at the reserve desk in the library. Some will be assigned, others are offered because of their relevance to topics we'll be covering in class.
Adams, J. B. (1997). The Role of Religion in Character and Identity Formation: Psychological Approaches. Paper presented at the Seventh International Congress of Professors World Peace Academy, Washington, DC.
Batson, C. D., Schoenrade, P., & Ventis, W. L. (1993). Religion and the individual: A social-psychological perspective. New York: Oxford University Press.
Bergin, A.E., (1980). Psychotherapy and religious values. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 48, 95-105.
Bergin, A.E., (1980). Religious and humanistic values: A reply to Ellis and Walls. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 48, 640-641.
Breggin, P. R. (1987). Mental health versus religion. The Humanist, November/December, 12-13.
Ellis, A. (1980). Psychotherapy and atheistic values: A response to A. E. Bergin's "Psychotherapy and Religious Values." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 48, 635-639.
Heller, D. (1985). The children's God. Psychology Today, December.
Mowrer, O.H. (1960). Some constructive features of the concept of sin. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 7, 185-188.
Myers, D. G., (1978). Christian belief and the human sciences. In The Human Puzzle: Psychological Research and Christian Belief, San Francisco: Harper & Row.
Schumaker, J. F. (1992). Mental health consequences of irreligion. In Religion and Mental Health, New York: Oxford University Press.
Watters, W. W. (1987). Christianity & mental health. The Humanist, November/December, 5-11.