The Science of Virtue
- World Religions
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Brazos Press (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2017
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Publisher's Description
Christianity Today Book Award WinnerOutreach Recommended Resource of the Year (Counseling and Relationships)The church and science have drifted apart over the past century. Today the church is often deemed irrelevant by those who trust science, and science is often deemed irrelevant by those whose primary loyalties are to the church. However, this book shows that the new science of virtue--the field of positive psychology--can serve as a bridge point between science and the church and can help renew meaningful conversation. In essence, positive psychology examines how ordinary people can become happier and more fulfilled. Mark McMinn clarifies how positive psychology can complement Christian faith and promote happiness and personal flourishing. In addition, he shows how the church can help strengthen positive psychology. McMinn brings the church's experience and wisdom on six virtues--humility, forgiveness, gratitude, grace, hope, and wisdom--into conversation with intriguing scientific findings from positive psychology. Each chapter includes a section addressing Christian counselors who seek to promote happiness and fulfillment in others.
Endorsements (2)
“Mark McMinn is the rare scholar who can masterfully integrate scientific psychology, Christian theology, and counseling practice. In The Science of Virtue, he places the best of contemporary positive psychology research in fruitful dialogue with ancient Christian wisdom. McMinn’s writings are always intellectually stimulating with fresh insights on important interdisciplinary questions, but it is the practical or formational dimension of his writing that sets his work apart. This book not only contributed to my understanding of key Christian virtues but also gave me clear strategies for practicing the virtues.”
“McMinn has written an important book concerning the compatibility of faith and science. He marries the role of virtuous living with scientific findings and encourages both the church and the academy to cooperate in an effort to help people become all they were created to be. Anyone of faith who counsels people should use this book as a guide to practice and thinking.”
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