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Exorcism-seekers: clinical and personality correlatesBuch, Wes 05 1900 (has links)
Abstract
This study was a case control field investigation of a special population.
The psychodiagnostic and personality correlates of 40 Christian
Charismatic exorcism-seekers were compared to the correlates of 40
matched c2ntrols and 48 randomly selected controls. The study was
guided by a central research question: how do exorcism-seekers differ
from similar individuals who do not seek exorcism? Two theoretiäal
approaches to demonic possession and exorcism anticipated different
answers. A mental illness approach anticipated the report of certain
forms of clinical distress among exorcism-seekers. A social role
approach anticipated the report of certain personality traits that would
facilitate the effective enactment of the demoniac role. Results supported
the mental illness approach to demonic possession inasmuch as
numerous between-group diagnostic differences achieved statistical
significance, especially mood disturbance. The exorcism-seeker’s group
produced a modal dependent-avoidant personality disorder profile,
although schizoid features best distinguished between exorcism-seekers
and control subjects. However, half of the sample did not report
significant psychological distress. A cognitive-behavioral model of
demonic possession of relevance to both distressed and non-distressed
exorcism-seekers was therefore proposed. Treatment implications
included a discussion of special treatment problems and collaboration
between members of the clergy and the health care professions. / Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies / Graduate
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The temple of God, the house of the unclean spirit : possession and exorcism in the New Testament and early Christianity /Sorensen, Eric R. January 2001 (has links)
Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Chicago, Faculty of the Divinity School, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet.
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The nature and implications of spirit possession among the TsongaShilubane, Paul Xilavi January 1990 (has links)
Thesis (M. A. (Anthropology)) -- University of the North, 1990 / Refer to the document
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Signs and wonders in Africa a biblical perspective in interaction with western missions, African independent churches and African traditional religion, with particular reference to Zambia /Holmgren, E. Henry. January 1989 (has links)
Thesis (D. Miss.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1989. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 231-245).
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A manual on spiritual warfare for use in tribal AfricaAvery, Allen. January 1995 (has links)
Thesis (D. Min.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1995. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 247-256).
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The ministry of deliverance in the Reformed Church in AmericaOoms, Russell Dean 02 1900 (has links)
This dissertation lays out some of the current attitudes and understandings in the Reformed
Church in America in regards to the ministry of deliverance. The arguments laid out are
supported by what is currently happening in deliverance ministry across the United States and
in-depth interviews with Reformed Church in America pastors. Differences in how we
understand the terminology involved in this ministry were also briefly looked at. Deliverance
ministry within the Reformed church is hampered by issues of fear and uncertainty, lack of
knowledge or understanding and issues of world view. Many RCA pastors are open to this
ministry although very few have actually engaged in deliverance with a person. RCA pastors
tend to lean more toward psychological answers than they do spiritual ones. / Thesis (M. Th. (Practical Theology))
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The ministry of deliverance in the Reformed Church in AmericaOoms, Russell Dean 02 1900 (has links)
This dissertation lays out some of the current attitudes and understandings in the Reformed
Church in America in regards to the ministry of deliverance. The arguments laid out are
supported by what is currently happening in deliverance ministry across the United States and
in-depth interviews with Reformed Church in America pastors. Differences in how we
understand the terminology involved in this ministry were also briefly looked at. Deliverance
ministry within the Reformed church is hampered by issues of fear and uncertainty, lack of
knowledge or understanding and issues of world view. Many RCA pastors are open to this
ministry although very few have actually engaged in deliverance with a person. RCA pastors
tend to lean more toward psychological answers than they do spiritual ones. / Thesis (M. Th. (Practical Theology))
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Free Church pastors in Germany : perceptions of spirit possession and mental illnessGrossklaus, Michael 11 1900 (has links)
In many cultures and religions of the world the belief in transcendental realities, like God, the Devil and other benevolent and malevolent spirits are widespread. These realities are constructed in different ways, depending upon context. In light of the development Western industrial societies have undergone, it follows that the belief in transcendental realities may have given way to beliefs that are steeped more, in empiricism. However, understanding the belief in transcendental realities seems to be gaining renewed interest in various social science disciplines in light of the fact that claims of experiences of spirit possession are escalating. The implication this understanding has on the treatment a patient receives is likely to depend upon the training of the practitioner consulted. It follows that the experiences of patients who believe they are possessed by a spirit is as equally important to practitioners of psychology as it is to theologians. Psychologists would likely ascribe a spirit possession to a psychological experience; while theologians will attest to the presence of a spiritual illness. This project focussed 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 which may not be appropriate. Interviews with Free Church pastors were conducted. The results were analysed and 4 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’ / Psychology / D.Litt. et Phil. (Psychology)
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