Journal of Psychology and Christianity | |
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Formernames: | CAPS Bulletin |
Abbreviation: | J. Psychol. Christ. |
Discipline: | Psychology, religious studies |
Language: | English |
Editor: | Joshua Knabb |
Publisher: | Christian Association for Psychological Studies |
History: | 1982–present |
Frequency: | Quarterly |
Issn: | 0733-4273 |
Oclc: | 60618059 |
Website: | https://www.caps.net/jpc/ |
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The Journal of Psychology and Christianity is a peer-reviewed academic journal that is "designed to provide scholarly interchange among Christian professionals in the psychological and pastoral professions."[1] Topics covered include clinical issues, research, theoretical concerns, book reviews, and special theme areas. The editor-in-chief is Joshua Knabb (California Baptist University).
The journal is abstracted and indexed in PsycINFO, Psychological Abstracts, Religion Index One: Periodicals, Guide to Social Science & Religion in Periodical Literature, Religious Research Association Index, Index to Book Reviews in Religion, Religious and Theological Abstracts, and Abstracts of Research in Pastoral Care and Counseling.[1]
The Journal of Psychology and Christianity was established in 1982 by the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, which was founded in 1952. The journal is a successor to the CAPS Bulletin, which was established in 1975.[2] The founding editor of both the CAPS Bulletin and the Journal of Psychology and Christianity was J. Harold Ellens, who was then executive directive of CAPS.[2]