Though the darkness hide thee: a study of depression and Christian spirituality

Author

Katheryn Klukow, Covenant College

Periodical Title

Modern Psychological Studies

Volume

16

Number

2

Page Numbers

pages 77-96

Department

Dept. of Psychology

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Date

2011

Abstract

The study of depression and its effect on Christian spirituality is sparse at best. This study seeks to integrate the disciplines of psychology and theology in order to better understand the effect depression has upon spirituality. A survey of literature, both recent and historic, sheds light on the hypothesis that depression causes spiritual distress. Particular emphasis is given to the writings of the Puritans, who were prolific on the subject. Original qualitative research involving the interviews of depressed subjects is presented. Implications for clinical treatment and suggestions for further research are put forth.

Subject

Psychology

Discipline

Psychology

Document Type

article

DCMI Type

Text

Extent

20 leaves

Language

English

Call Number

BF1 .M63 v. 16 no. 2 2011

Rights

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Recommended Citation

Klukow, Katheryn (2011) "Though the darkness hide thee: a study of depression and Christian spirituality," Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 16: No. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol16/iss2/9