Overview
- Presents a careful and methodical approach to the study of religious leadership, pastoral care, and psychotherapy
- Represents the first substantial scholarly work addressing the issue of depression among African American clergy
- Calls for depression among African American clergy to be addressed with a pastoral response that considers the particularities of culture, context, and community
Part of the book series: Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice (BRWT)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Part One
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Part Two
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Part Three
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Reviews
“Wynnetta Wimberley argues that many African American clergy experience depression, and that it must be addressed with a pastoral response that considers the particularities of culture, context, and community. The author gives solid research and convincing argument among cultural trauma from slavery, historic black religion, historic African American Protestant church culture and its reification of the local pastor…I believe that this is such an important text and that the field desperately needs it. This is indispensable reading material for all African American clergy in leadership positions.” (Dwight N. Hopkins, Professor of Theology, the University of Chicago Divinity School, USA)
“This is a bold and courageous work about a topic that is oftentimes met with shame, hushed voices, and avoidant glances. The subject of emotional health is frequently ignored or given superficial redress within our communities, and much more so within our congregations. The author delicately balances honoring the faith leader’s call and position with the reality that spiritual callings are wrapped in flesh, prone to fragility and vulnerability. This is a must-read for pastors and those who care for and support them!” (Regina S. Brown, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, transitionspsych.org)
“With courage and candor, ‘Depression in African American Clergy’ points out the unfortunate pattern of black clergy denying the importance of behavioral health and mental wellness as central to ministry service. By tracing the cultural roots of mental illness in black communities, the author helps us to understand why so many resist candid conversations about depression. To be sure, the author neither patronizes nor pathologizes black Christian leaders. But, she does inaugurate a necessary conversation concerning what responsible and healthy leadership should look like in our churches. This book should be on the shelf of every clergy member in this country!” (Jonathan L. Walton, Caroline Plummer Professor of Christian Morals and the Nathan M. Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Depression in African American Clergy
Authors: Wynnetta Wimberley
Series Title: Black Religion/Womanist Thought/Social Justice
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-349-94910-6
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-349-94909-0Published: 31 October 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-95673-9Published: 23 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-1-349-94910-6Published: 31 October 2016
Series ISSN: 2945-6975
Series E-ISSN: 2945-6983
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XV, 120
Topics: Christian Theology, Religion and Psychology, Black Theology, Liberation Theology, Feminist Theology, Religion and Health