K Helmut Reich
Biographic Data
| ID | 3461167 |
|---|---|
| NAME | K Helmut Reich |
| GIVEN NAMES | K Helmut |
| FAMILY NAME | Reich |
| SIGNATURE | REICH K H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Fribourg |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 26 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1990 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Me, I'm a survivor
A Critical View of Cognitive Science's Attempt to Explain Religion and its Development
Quo Vadis Psychology of Religion? Introduction to the Special Section
After a brief review of the history of the psychology of religion and its nature, we introduce this special section by presenting various themes of ongoing research and pointing out differentially the desirability of continued efforts in these areas. We then assess the field, its growth, increased interdisciplinary opportunities, lesser marginalization, and improved research methodology but also the challenge of arriving at theoretical coherence,…
Extending the Psychology of Religion
Extensions of ongoing research identified in the introduction to this special issue (Reich & Hill, this issue) are discussed here with farther reaching objectives: researching more intensely psychological universals thought to underlie religion, taking a more inclusive approach to psychology of religion, and constructing more comprehensive models. All three involve conscious experience, to which some observations are devoted. Remarks about the re…
Spiritual Development
Leaps of faith
This is a report from a longitudinal study of chronic drug and alcohol addicts in treatment at Beit T'shuvah Synagogue's recovery centre in California. The research asks: How does it work? What works for whom? What does spirituality have to do with it? A basic assumption is that addicts suffer from one (or more) structural splits: a split between affect and logic or a split between self and context. Effective treatment is construed as recovering …
Psychology of Religion and Neurobiology
Given that (a) psychologists of religion as a scientific community so far have shown little interest in neurobiology, and (b) neurobiology may become important for our field in the not too distant future, an attempt is made to present and discuss neurobiology and its conceivable interactions with psychology of religion. The long-standing debate about the philosophical grounding of the mind-body problem is recalled, as well as the scope of neurobi…
Oser/Gmünder's Developmental Theory of Religious Judgement
The first publication of “Stages of Religious Judgement” (RJ) dates back two decades (Oser, 1980). This, then, is an appropriate time to review major milestones reached since, and to attempt a look into the future. The reception of Oser's writings on psychology of religion and religious education in the English, French, and German literature was reported previously (Bucher & Reich, 1999). We assume here that RJ theory is familiar (Oser & Gmünder,…
Religious Judgement and Religious World View
The purpose of this paper is to explore theoretically and empirically the relation between Religious Judgement and Religious World View. “Religious Judgement” (RJ) refers to a person's relationship with an Ultimate (God for religious believers), as stimulated by and expressed in significant contingent situations (in the Aristotelian sense). In a structure-genetic view, this relationship develops from a stage where the Ultimate is perceived as all…
Invited Essay
The proposed dynamic model of the person-God relationship is conceived as a distinct, self-contained complement to the stage models of Fowler (1981, 1987, 1996) and of Oser and Gmünder(1991/1984). The presuppositions of, and the input into the dynamic model are explained, especially the underlying root conceptualization of human psychology, the nature and range of changes to be accommodated, and the partly guiding action theory. An example of a c…
Studying Empirically Religious Development
As is well known, research methods fall into two broad classes: quantitative and qualitative methods.Sometimes, the respective protagonists claim a superiority of one class over the other.In contrast, the view taken here is that each has its stronger and weaker points: the optimum choice depends on the research aim (as detailed above), and it may well involve a combination of both types (cf.Bucher & Reich, 1993, pp.90-92, "Wider ein Methodenmonop…
Invited Essay
(2002). INVITED ESSAY: Religion and Mental Health in Cultural Perspective: Observations and Reflections After The First International Congress on Religion and Mental Health, Tehran, 16-19 April 2001. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 217-237
Scientist vs. Believer
A clash exists between the established norms and rules for doing scientific research and the personal convictions and experiences of psychologists of religion. This complex issue is approached from a critical, hypothetical realist perspective with regard to epistemological concerns when approaching the topic of the transcendent. The impact of personal religious experience on the work of the clinician/researcher in the psychology of religion is ex…
Psychology of Religion
Cette etude se veut une aide pour les pretres, ministres du culte, educateurs religieux, parents... dans leur tâche difficile qui consiste a stimuler, a transmettre et soutenir une foi religieuse en bonne sante. Ce type de religion contribue au developpement du potentiel humain, constitue de sante physique et psychique de ces croyants et renforcant les relations et la cohesion sociale
What Characterizes Spirituality? A Comment on Pargament, Emmons and Crumpler, and Stifoss-Hansen
(2000). What Characterizes Spirituality? A Comment on Pargament, Emmons and Crumpler, and Stifoss-Hansen. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 125-128
Response to DeNicols' and Schweitzer's Commentaries on 'Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women
(1997). Response to DeNicols' and Schweitzer's Commentaries on 'Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women?' The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 99-100
Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women
J. W. Fowler (1993) suggested that psychological theories of religious development need to be modified to take into account women's ways of knowing and acting. After recalling results of research on gender differences of religiousness and insights by Carol Gilligan (1982f1993) and Belenky, Clinchy, Goldberger, and Tarule (1986), that contention is examined. The parallelisms posited by Fowler between women's epistemological orientations and his de…
Women's Contribution To the Psychology of Religion
Is religious development of women basically different from that of men? That is the central question discussed in this paper. From the theoretical literature and empirical research reports one could get a sense that women are more given to connected knowing and close relationships, also with God, than men. A detailed comparison of Fowler, Oser and Gmünder, and Teresa of Avila yields certain differences, which could possibly support the hypothesiz…
Knowing Why I Now Know Better
We report an exploratory study of children's and youth's awareness of the evolution and revolution of their own worldviews, and their growing ability to identify differing reasons for their changing worldviews. Using a critical incident technique, 20 well-educated, verbally fluent respondents from ages 9 to 22 years were interviewed about such reasons. Eight developmentally relevant categories emerged from an interview content analysis. At older …
Integrating Differing Theories
Developmental psychology of religion is like a smorgasbord: For some authors conation is a major driving force, for others emotion, for yet others cognition, socialization, psycho-dynamics, and/or coping with critical or stressing life events, not forgetting attribution theory as a significant predictor. After recalling the necessary background knowledge, a specification for an integrated theory of religious development is presented, and a specul…
Cognitive--Developmental Approaches to Religiousness
Cognitive-developmental approaches to religiousness are ordered according to the degree of hardness of the respective developmental stages. The harder a stage scheme, the more reliable any ideal-type predictions, but also the smaller its domain of application. Depending on the purpose, one theory is hence more useful than another. After calling to mind the foundations of constructivist, structure-genetic theories, the theories of Elkind, Goldman,…
Annotated bibliography on religious development
Brief comments on references (roughly of the last decade) considered helpful for further study are presented. excluding those listed in the various chapters of this volume. Areas covered are religion and psychology. measurement of religiousness. religious development over the life cycle, religious experience. conversion, religion and morality. and images of God
The role of complementarity reasoning in religious development
Complementarity reasoning helps dissolve perceived contradictions that otherwise might adversely affect religious development
Psychology of Religion, Classic and Contemporary Views (Book)
(1991). Psychology of Religion, Classic and Contemporary Views (Book) The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 129-132
The Chalcedonian Definition
An appropriate analysis of the proceedings at the fourth ecumenical council (451 AD) brings to light uncommon forms of thought that are still of practical significance today. Circumstantial evidence from the record of the final editing of the Chalcedonian Definition supports the conclusion that at least some of the Fathers thought in terms of complementarity. Given one type of problem structure, that type of thinking allows in particular the coor…
Invited Essay
(2002). INVITED ESSAY: Religion and Mental Health in Cultural Perspective: Observations and Reflections After The First International Congress on Religion and Mental Health, Tehran, 16-19 April 2001. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 217-237
What Characterizes Spirituality? A Comment on Pargament, Emmons and Crumpler, and Stifoss-Hansen
(2000). What Characterizes Spirituality? A Comment on Pargament, Emmons and Crumpler, and Stifoss-Hansen. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 125-128
Knowing Why I Now Know Better
We report an exploratory study of children's and youth's awareness of the evolution and revolution of their own worldviews, and their growing ability to identify differing reasons for their changing worldviews. Using a critical incident technique, 20 well-educated, verbally fluent respondents from ages 9 to 22 years were interviewed about such reasons. Eight developmentally relevant categories emerged from an interview content analysis. At older …
Cognitive--Developmental Approaches to Religiousness
Cognitive-developmental approaches to religiousness are ordered according to the degree of hardness of the respective developmental stages. The harder a stage scheme, the more reliable any ideal-type predictions, but also the smaller its domain of application. Depending on the purpose, one theory is hence more useful than another. After calling to mind the foundations of constructivist, structure-genetic theories, the theories of Elkind, Goldman,…
The Relation Between Science and Theology
Donald MacKay has suggested that the logical concept of complementarity is needed to relate scientific and theological thinking. According to Ian Barbour, this concept should only be used within, not between, disciplines. This article therefore attempts to clarify that contrast from the standpoint of cognitive process. Thinking in terms of complementarity is explicated within a structuralist-genetic, interactive-constructivist, developmental theo…
Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women
J. W. Fowler (1993) suggested that psychological theories of religious development need to be modified to take into account women's ways of knowing and acting. After recalling results of research on gender differences of religiousness and insights by Carol Gilligan (1982f1993) and Belenky, Clinchy, Goldberger, and Tarule (1986), that contention is examined. The parallelisms posited by Fowler between women's epistemological orientations and his de…
The Chalcedonian Definition
An appropriate analysis of the proceedings at the fourth ecumenical council (451 AD) brings to light uncommon forms of thought that are still of practical significance today. Circumstantial evidence from the record of the final editing of the Chalcedonian Definition supports the conclusion that at least some of the Fathers thought in terms of complementarity. Given one type of problem structure, that type of thinking allows in particular the coor…
The Relation Between Science and Theology
Donald MacKay has suggested that the logical concept of complementarity is needed to relate scientific and theological thinking. According to Ian Barbour, this concept should only be used within, not between, disciplines. This article therefore attempts to clarify that contrast from the standpoint of cognitive process. Thinking in terms of complementarity is explicated within a structuralist-genetic, interactive-constructivist, developmental theo…
Annotated bibliography on religious development
Brief comments on references (roughly of the last decade) considered helpful for further study are presented. excluding those listed in the various chapters of this volume. Areas covered are religion and psychology. measurement of religiousness. religious development over the life cycle, religious experience. conversion, religion and morality. and images of God
The role of complementarity reasoning in religious development
Complementarity reasoning helps dissolve perceived contradictions that otherwise might adversely affect religious development
Psychology of Religion, Classic and Contemporary Views (Book)
(1991). Psychology of Religion, Classic and Contemporary Views (Book) The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 129-132
Integrating Differing Theories
Developmental psychology of religion is like a smorgasbord: For some authors conation is a major driving force, for others emotion, for yet others cognition, socialization, psycho-dynamics, and/or coping with critical or stressing life events, not forgetting attribution theory as a significant predictor. After recalling the necessary background knowledge, a specification for an integrated theory of religious development is presented, and a specul…
Cognitive--Developmental Approaches to Religiousness
Cognitive-developmental approaches to religiousness are ordered according to the degree of hardness of the respective developmental stages. The harder a stage scheme, the more reliable any ideal-type predictions, but also the smaller its domain of application. Depending on the purpose, one theory is hence more useful than another. After calling to mind the foundations of constructivist, structure-genetic theories, the theories of Elkind, Goldman,…
Knowing Why I Now Know Better
We report an exploratory study of children's and youth's awareness of the evolution and revolution of their own worldviews, and their growing ability to identify differing reasons for their changing worldviews. Using a critical incident technique, 20 well-educated, verbally fluent respondents from ages 9 to 22 years were interviewed about such reasons. Eight developmentally relevant categories emerged from an interview content analysis. At older …
Women's Contribution To the Psychology of Religion
Is religious development of women basically different from that of men? That is the central question discussed in this paper. From the theoretical literature and empirical research reports one could get a sense that women are more given to connected knowing and close relationships, also with God, than men. A detailed comparison of Fowler, Oser and Gmünder, and Teresa of Avila yields certain differences, which could possibly support the hypothesiz…
Response to DeNicols' and Schweitzer's Commentaries on 'Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women
(1997). Response to DeNicols' and Schweitzer's Commentaries on 'Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women?' The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 99-100
Do We Need a Theory for the Religious Development of Women
J. W. Fowler (1993) suggested that psychological theories of religious development need to be modified to take into account women's ways of knowing and acting. After recalling results of research on gender differences of religiousness and insights by Carol Gilligan (1982f1993) and Belenky, Clinchy, Goldberger, and Tarule (1986), that contention is examined. The parallelisms posited by Fowler between women's epistemological orientations and his de…
Scientist vs. Believer
A clash exists between the established norms and rules for doing scientific research and the personal convictions and experiences of psychologists of religion. This complex issue is approached from a critical, hypothetical realist perspective with regard to epistemological concerns when approaching the topic of the transcendent. The impact of personal religious experience on the work of the clinician/researcher in the psychology of religion is ex…
Psychology of Religion
Cette etude se veut une aide pour les pretres, ministres du culte, educateurs religieux, parents... dans leur tâche difficile qui consiste a stimuler, a transmettre et soutenir une foi religieuse en bonne sante. Ce type de religion contribue au developpement du potentiel humain, constitue de sante physique et psychique de ces croyants et renforcant les relations et la cohesion sociale
What Characterizes Spirituality? A Comment on Pargament, Emmons and Crumpler, and Stifoss-Hansen
(2000). What Characterizes Spirituality? A Comment on Pargament, Emmons and Crumpler, and Stifoss-Hansen. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 125-128
Studying Empirically Religious Development
As is well known, research methods fall into two broad classes: quantitative and qualitative methods.Sometimes, the respective protagonists claim a superiority of one class over the other.In contrast, the view taken here is that each has its stronger and weaker points: the optimum choice depends on the research aim (as detailed above), and it may well involve a combination of both types (cf.Bucher & Reich, 1993, pp.90-92, "Wider ein Methodenmonop…
Invited Essay
(2002). INVITED ESSAY: Religion and Mental Health in Cultural Perspective: Observations and Reflections After The First International Congress on Religion and Mental Health, Tehran, 16-19 April 2001. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion: Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 217-237
Oser/Gmünder's Developmental Theory of Religious Judgement
The first publication of “Stages of Religious Judgement” (RJ) dates back two decades (Oser, 1980). This, then, is an appropriate time to review major milestones reached since, and to attempt a look into the future. The reception of Oser's writings on psychology of religion and religious education in the English, French, and German literature was reported previously (Bucher & Reich, 1999). We assume here that RJ theory is familiar (Oser & Gmünder,…
Religious Judgement and Religious World View
The purpose of this paper is to explore theoretically and empirically the relation between Religious Judgement and Religious World View. “Religious Judgement” (RJ) refers to a person's relationship with an Ultimate (God for religious believers), as stimulated by and expressed in significant contingent situations (in the Aristotelian sense). In a structure-genetic view, this relationship develops from a stage where the Ultimate is perceived as all…
Invited Essay
The proposed dynamic model of the person-God relationship is conceived as a distinct, self-contained complement to the stage models of Fowler (1981, 1987, 1996) and of Oser and Gmünder(1991/1984). The presuppositions of, and the input into the dynamic model are explained, especially the underlying root conceptualization of human psychology, the nature and range of changes to be accommodated, and the partly guiding action theory. An example of a c…
Psychology of Religion and Neurobiology
Given that (a) psychologists of religion as a scientific community so far have shown little interest in neurobiology, and (b) neurobiology may become important for our field in the not too distant future, an attempt is made to present and discuss neurobiology and its conceivable interactions with psychology of religion. The long-standing debate about the philosophical grounding of the mind-body problem is recalled, as well as the scope of neurobi…
Leaps of faith
This is a report from a longitudinal study of chronic drug and alcohol addicts in treatment at Beit T'shuvah Synagogue's recovery centre in California. The research asks: How does it work? What works for whom? What does spirituality have to do with it? A basic assumption is that addicts suffer from one (or more) structural splits: a split between affect and logic or a split between self and context. Effective treatment is construed as recovering …
Spiritual Development
Quo Vadis Psychology of Religion? Introduction to the Special Section
After a brief review of the history of the psychology of religion and its nature, we introduce this special section by presenting various themes of ongoing research and pointing out differentially the desirability of continued efforts in these areas. We then assess the field, its growth, increased interdisciplinary opportunities, lesser marginalization, and improved research methodology but also the challenge of arriving at theoretical coherence,…
Extending the Psychology of Religion
Extensions of ongoing research identified in the introduction to this special issue (Reich & Hill, this issue) are discussed here with farther reaching objectives: researching more intensely psychological universals thought to underlie religion, taking a more inclusive approach to psychology of religion, and constructing more comprehensive models. All three involve conscious experience, to which some observations are devoted. Remarks about the re…
A Critical View of Cognitive Science's Attempt to Explain Religion and its Development
Psychology (21 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (21 works) · Epistemology (15 works) · Social Psychology (15 works) · Philosophy (14 works) · Sociology (14 works) · Social Psychology (11 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (9 works) · Philosophy (8 works) · Psychology of religion (8 works)