Cultural Diversity and Psychology
- World Religions
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
This book explores major themes and topics in the study of cultural diversity in psychology through a Christian lens. It encourages students to deeply reflect on how Christian faith, culture, and psychology intersect so they can intelligently and empathetically engage God's diverse world and its people. Each chapter includes· a concise review of key psychological concepts in cultural, multicultural, or cross-cultural psychology;· compelling narratives and examples from diverse cultural contexts;· balanced reflections that integrate culture, psychology, and Christian perspectives; and· discussion questions, case studies, self-assessments, and activities to deepen understanding and application. By utilizing a Christian faith perspective, this book helps students more critically and compassionately engage topics related to diversity and culture in psychology. Its focus on the integration of faith makes it a thoughtful and engaging companion to mainstream textbooks in cross-cultural, multicultural, or diversity-focused psychology courses.
Endorsements (4)
“The telos of studying culture and diversity from a Christian perspective is for us to faithfully pursue the greatest commandments—to love God and to love our neighbor. What many don’t realize is that our relationship with God, who is transcendent, is fundamentally an intercultural relationship. And the majority of the global family of God now resides in the Global South and similarly does not share the same cultural assumptions as those of us who live in the West. Cultural Diversity and Psychology: A Christian Engagement fills a gap in the literature by equipping people of faith to engage in these topics thoughtfully, rigorously, and in dialogue with core Christian commitments.”
“We are people called to love God and love others, and Paul Kim informs and equips our understanding of the world’s diverse others. He does so with deep respect for both biblical wisdom and psychological science and with winsome conversational prose that invites readers to engage and relate. I highly recommend Cultural Diversity and Psychology, both as a text and as a guide to a culturally sensitive faith and life.”
“American Christianity has long been slow to reckon with the ways our faith and our culture are entangled. Kim’s book takes that entanglement seriously and begins to close the gap in our understanding. And oh, how we need that gap closed! Reckoning with cultural identity, cross-cultural communication, and cultural engagement is central to living faithfully and effectively today.”
“Textbooks used in cross-cultural psychology or cultural diversity courses often provide only brief foundations for understanding spirituality and religion as cultural variables. Paul Kim, however, provides a helpful companion text that takes a deeper look at cultural variables through a Christian lens. Kim provides focused examples to help readers deepen their understandings of key multicultural concepts through a Christian perspective and challenges readers with thought-provoking exercises and reflection questions. Faculty and students looking for a nuanced, integrative approach with relatable examples will appreciate this book as an adjunct to their other course texts.”
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