The Neuroscience Of Spiritual Transformation
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The Neuroscience Of Spiritual Transformation
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Author : Ephraim T. Gwebu
language : en
Publisher: Ephraim T. Gwebu
Release Date :
The Neuroscience Of Spiritual Transformation written by Ephraim T. Gwebu and has been published by Ephraim T. Gwebu this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Art categories.
Many Christians in the world live a life of contradictions. They are fully aware and thoroughly cognizant of what is expected of them and yet their practices do not reflect that. There is a need for spiritual transformation in these Christians. This book proposes that spiritual transformation has everything to do with our mind (brain function) control. It describes how a recently discovered brain phenomenon called neuroplasticity (brain malleability) can be harnessed to bring about spiritual transformation. The book identifies some incongruities (conflicts) in the life of a Christian. It then describes the brain as the pinnacle of God’s creation. Neurons (also called nerve cells) are the basic units of the brain. Neurons receive sensory input from the external world. For example, they send motor commands to our muscles to act, interpret what our ears hear and what our eyes see, and coordinate all the necessary functions of life. Their interactions define who we are as people created in the image of God. Neurons make this possible through a highly complex and sophisticated network (fibers) called neural pathways constituting what neuroscientist refer to as the NeuroverseTM; that is influenced by every thought we have, every challenge we encounter, every new perspective we become aware of, as well as every habit we develop.
Changing Your Mind
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Author : Victor A. Copan
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2016-04-11
Changing Your Mind written by Victor A. Copan and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-11 with Religion categories.
This book takes you on a journey that unpacks and demystifies what spiritual growth is and how it unfolds. The aim is to set you on your own path toward genuine, personal spiritual transformation. The book provides all the tools you need--biblical, scientific, and practical--so that you can develop your own pathway for spiritual growth. What is unique about Victor Copan's approach to spiritual growth is that he explores recent findings of brain research as well as scientific research on habit formation and brings them into conversation with the process of spiritual formation. Research on the brain and on habit formation has uncovered significant insights about the process and dynamics of human transformation that can be fruitfully incorporated into our own pursuit of spiritual transformation. Tapping into this research allows us to work in concert with how God designed humans to function--body, soul, and spirit.
Sustainable Faith
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Author : Christine M. Mutch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
Sustainable Faith written by Christine M. Mutch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Neuropsychology categories.
Current research indicates that well-intentioned practices and programs aimed at forming people into the image of Christ are not producing the intended results. One roadblock is the misunderstanding and lack of value placed on the role of emotion in the transformation process. The purpose of this dissertation is to present neuroscience research about the integral role of emotion in one's life, and suggest practical ways to capitalize on emotion to effect transformation. Chapter one describes the goals of spiritual formation, in contrast to current attitudes and practices of those inside and outside the church. It provides a basic introduction to the brain's emotional system and its significance for transformation. Chapter two reviews the biblical narrative to demonstrate God's plan for personal transformation and the restoration of all creation, as well as the holistic role that embodied humans have in the process. Chapter three explores historical trends, from the early church to contemporary times, for approaches to spiritual transformation. The ongoing shift in emphasis between head and heart is highlighted, as well as a review of individual and communal practices. Chapter four examines neuroscience research that demonstrates how one's individual emotions can be tapped into to capture one's attention, improve memory and decision-making, and motivate one toward action. Chapter five explains attachment theory, the foundation of all emotional connection, including one's capacity for emotional contagion and emotional regulation. Chapter six explains neural plasticity, emotional revision, and the power that relationships have to effect change in oneself, others, and one's relationship with God. Chapter seven synthesizes information in prior chapters, and suggests approaches to spiritual formation-- from the ancient to the newly fashioned-- that are informed by the neuroscience of emotion. The ultimate goal is to describe a practical way forward for those striving to follow Jesus in a long-lasting, life-impacting way.
Spiritual Transformation And Healing
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Author : Joan D. Koss-Chioino
language : en
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Release Date : 2006-05-12
Spiritual Transformation And Healing written by Joan D. Koss-Chioino and has been published by Rowman Altamira this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-05-12 with Religion categories.
Joan D. Koss-Chioino and Philip Hefner's new volume is unique in exploring the meaning of spiritual transformation and healing with new research from a scientific perspective. An interdisciplinary group of contributors-anthropological, psychological, medical, theological, and biological scientists-investigate the role of religious communities and healing practitioners, with spiritual transformation as their medium of healing. Individual authors evaluate the meaning of spiritual transformations and the consequences for those who experience it; the contributions of indigenous healing systems; new frameworks for neurological and physiological correlates of transformative religious experiences; the support from neuroscience for the radical empathy and intersubjective exchange that takes place in healing practices; and evidence for universal elements of the healing process. This exciting new book will be an invaluable resource for those generally interested in the role of religion in society, across the sciences, social sciences, and all religious traditions. With a foreword by Solomon H. Katz.
Anatomy Of The Soul
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Author : Curt Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Tyndale House
Release Date : 2010-07-15
Anatomy Of The Soul written by Curt Thompson and has been published by Tyndale House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-15 with Religion categories.
Do you want to improve your relationships and experience lasting personal change? Join Curt Thompson, M.D., on an amazing journey to discover the surprising pathways for transformation hidden inside your own mind. Integrating new findings in neuroscience and attachment with Christian spirituality, Dr. Thompson reveals how it is possible to rewire your mind, altering your brain patterns and literally making you more like the person God intended you to be. Explaining discoveries about the brain in layman’s terms, he shows how you can be mentally transformed through spiritual practices, interaction with Scripture, and connections with other people. He also provides practical exercises to help you experience healing in areas where you’ve been struggling. Insightful and challenging, Anatomy of the Soul illustrates how learning about one of God’s most miraculous creations—your brain—can enrich your life, your relationships, and your impact on the world around you.
How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain
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Author : Andrew Newberg
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2016-03-15
How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain written by Andrew Newberg and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-15 with Science categories.
The bestselling authors of How God Changes Your Brain reveal the neurological underpinnings of enlightenment, offering unique strategies to help readers experience its many benefits. In this original and groundbreaking book, Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman turn their attention to the pinnacle of the human experience: enlightenment. Through his brain- scan studies on Brazilian psychic mediums, Sufi mystics, Buddhist meditators, Franciscan nuns, Pentecostals, and participants in secular spirituality rituals, Newberg has discovered the specific neurological mechanisms associated with the enlightenment experience--and how we might activate those circuits in our own brains. In his survey of more than one thousand people who have experienced enlightenment, Newberg has also discovered that in the aftermath they have had profound, positive life changes. Enlightenment offers us the possibility to become permanently less stress-prone, to break bad habits, to improve our collaboration and creativity skills, and to lead happier, more satisfying lives. Relaying the story of his own transformational experience as well as including the stories of others who try to describe an event that is truly indescribable, Newberg brings us a new paradigm for deep and lasting change.
The Physical Nature Of Christian Life
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Author : Warren S. Brown
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-06-18
The Physical Nature Of Christian Life written by Warren S. Brown and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-18 with Religion categories.
This book explores the implications of recent insights in modern neuroscience that attribute mental capacities often ascribed to a disembodied soul instead to the functions of the brain and body in collaboration with social experience. It explores how this insight changes the traditional "care of souls," encouraging more attention to fostering spiritual growth through a social and communal focus.
Neuroscience And Christian Formation
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Author : Mark A. Maddix
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2016-10-01
Neuroscience And Christian Formation written by Mark A. Maddix and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-01 with Religion categories.
Why a text on neuroscience and Christian formation? Simply put, we need one that represents the range of possible intersections for today and into the future. In recent years, neuroscience’s various fields of study have influenced our understanding of the person, memory, learning, development, communal interaction, and the practice of education. The book serves as an introductory textbook for Christian education/formation professors to use in Christian education or Christian formation courses at the College or Seminary level. The book is designed to provide an overview of how current research in neuroscience is impacting how we view Christian education and formation with particular attention given to faith formation, teaching, development, and worship The first four chapters discuss how neuroscience broadly influences Christian education and formation. Chapters five through eight explore how neuroscience informs specific formational practices, from personal meditation, to intercultural encounter, to congregational formation and worship. The last four chapters explore various aspects of neuroscience along developmental lines, The book also moves from conceptual overviews to more empirical studies late in the text. Each chapter of this book can also be read and discussed individually. Each author has provided both discussion topics, suggestions for future reading within neuroscience, and discussion questions at the end of the chapter.
Transforming Spirituality
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Author : F. LeRon Shults
language : en
Publisher: Baker Academic
Release Date : 2006-06-01
Transforming Spirituality written by F. LeRon Shults and has been published by Baker Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-06-01 with Religion categories.
The twenty-first century has given rise to a growing interest in the intersection of science, religion, and spirituality. Few books address these issues from multiple perspectives and theories. To fill this void, F. LeRon Shults and Steven Sandage, coauthors of The Faces of Forgiveness (winner of the Narramore Award from the Christian Association for Psychological Studies) continue their interdisciplinary dialogue in their latest work, Transforming Spirituality. In this book Shults and Sandage address the subject of spiritual transformation through the lenses of psychology and theology. In addition to college and seminary students, Transforming Spirituality will appeal to readers interested in Christian spirituality. What is more, it provides helpful insights for counselors, psychologists, and others who work in the mental health field.
Neuroscience Selflessness And Spiritual Experience
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Author : Brick Johnstone
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2019-06-15
Neuroscience Selflessness And Spiritual Experience written by Brick Johnstone and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-15 with Medical categories.
Neuroscience, Selflessness, and Spiritual Transcendence conveys the manner by which selflessness serves as a neuropsychological and religious foundation for spiritually transcendent experiences. The book combines neurological case studies and neuroscience research with religious accounts of transcendence experiences from the perspective of both the neurosciences and the history of religions. Chapters cover the subjective experience of transcendence, an historical summary of different philosophical and religious perspectives, a review of the neuroscience research that describes the manner by which the brain processes and creates a self, and more. The book presents a model that bridges the divide between neuroscience and religion, presenting a resource that will be critical reading for advanced students and researchers in both fields. Creates a common focus on selflessness as a reliable construct for use by all disciplines interested in the basis of spiritual experience Links neuroanatomical data with religious texts from multiple faith traditions to describe the necessity of selflessness for spiritual experience and transformation Highlights disorders in neurological functioning that result in disorders of the self