The transformative power of faith : a narrative approach to conversion /

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This book argues that thick, embodied faith uniquely sustains moral transformation among those whom society deems "hopeless." It insists that by applying a narrative lens to religious conversion, we can better understand the dynamics of personal transformation in ways that make sense of ps...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Dufault-Hunter, Erin Elizabeth, 1963-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Lexington Books, ©2012.
Temas:
Conversion.
Conversion > Psychology.
Psychology, Religious.
Conversion > Psychologie.
Psychologie religieuse.
psychology of religion.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Inspiration & Personal Growth.
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT > Spirituality > General.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
RELIGION > Devotional.
RELIGION > Spirituality.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Need for an alternative theory of conversion
  • A constructive overview of theories regarding religious conversion
  • Story and the making of the self
  • Reading conversion through a narrative lens
  • Hermeneutics and the ethical implications of a narrative approach to conversion
  • Appendix A : Original research project, its methodology, and goals
  • Appendix B : Interview form for conversion narratives research project.

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