Free Church Pastors in Germany ¿ Perceptions of Spirit Possession and Mental Illness

Michael Grossklaus

ISBN 10: 3631698518 / ISBN 13: 9783631698518

Published by Peter Lang, Peter Lang Nov 2016, 2016

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Neuware -This book focuses on Free Church pastors in Germany and their perceptions of spirit possession and mental illness. To explore Free Church pastors¿ understanding of spirit possession and mental illness is critical in light of the overlap of symptoms. Misdiagnosis may result in a client receiving treatment that may not be appropriate. Interviews with Free Church pastors were conducted. The results were analysed and four themes were identified. Based on these interviews conclusions could be drawn which ultimately made it clear that the German free church pastors¿ theological training needs to be supplemented in the area of psychology and that the pastors are unable to cope in the area of «spirit possession or mental illness». 148 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Free Church Pastors in Germany ¿ Perceptions of Spirit Possession and Mental Illness
• Publisher: Peter Lang, Peter Lang Nov 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3631698518
• ISBN 13: 9783631698518
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 216W x 153H x 13D millimeters 216 millimeters width by 153 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 313 grams

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Synopsis

This book focuses on Free Church pastors in Germany and their perceptions of spirit possession and mental illness. To explore Free Church pastors’ understanding of spirit possession and mental illness is critical in light of the overlap of symptoms. Misdiagnosis may result in a client receiving treatment that may not be appropriate. Interviews with Free Church pastors were conducted. The results were analysed and four themes were identified. Based on these interviews conclusions could be drawn which ultimately made it clear that the German free church pastors’ theological training needs to be supplemented in the area of psychology and that the pastors are unable to cope in the area of «spirit possession or mental illness».

About the Author

Michael Grossklaus holds a doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa. He works as a psychologist.