Pastoral Psychology

Authors

C. A. Behnke, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

4-1-1948

Document Type

Article

Keywords

pastor psychology, mental, illness, theology, hospitals, fritz, humanistic

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Writers on pastoral theology, such as our own Dr. Walther, regarded such ability as vital. He describes it, however, not only as "a God-given, practical aptitude of the soul," but also as one that is "acquired by certain means." (Fritz, Pastoral Theology, p. 1.) He, therefore, suggests that a theological student visit hospitals, in order to become better acquainted with the inner life of the sick and to master innate revulsion against disagreeable smells and sights.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

John 10:14; John 2:25; Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 1:18;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Behnke, C. A. (1948) "Pastoral Psychology," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 19, Article 26.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol19/iss1/26