Theophany stands at the vanguard of interdisciplinary scholarship, serving as a premier forum for the exploration and elucidation of the multifaceted intersections between religious phenomena, psychological processes, philosophical inquiries, ethical considerations, cross-cultural dynamics, and psychohistorical analyses. This peer-reviewed journal is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive understanding of the human experience of the sacred, the numinous, and the transcendent, viewed through the prism of diverse psychological paradigms and methodologies. Theophany's scope encompasses a wide array of psychological approaches to the study of religion, including but not limited to cognitive, philosophical, phenomenological, existential, psychoanalytic, humanistic, personalistic, spiritualistic, biopsychological, behavioristic, narrative, and neurotheological perspectives.
By embracing this diverse spectrum of approaches, the journal aims to illuminate the complex tapestry of religious experience and its profound implications for human cognition, emotion, behavior, and culture. Theophany actively encourages contributions that employ rigorous empirical methodologies, advance theoretical frameworks, offer novel empirical insights, or present innovative perspectives within the burgeoning field of psychology of religion. The journal's interdisciplinary ethos facilitates a rich dialogue between psychology and adjacent disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, neuroscience, cultural studies, and religious studies, thereby fostering a holistic understanding of religious and spiritual phenomena. Theophany is particularly interested in research that explores the psychological underpinnings of religious beliefs, practices, and experiences across diverse cultural contexts, as well as studies that investigate the impact of religious and spiritual factors on mental health, well-being, and social behavior. The journal also welcomes critical examinations of the historical development of religious ideas and institutions from a psychological perspective, and inquiries into the role of religion in shaping individual and collective identities.
By providing a platform for this diverse array of scholarly investigations, Theophany aims to advance our understanding of the complex interplay between the human psyche and the realm of the sacred, contributing to both theoretical discourse and practical applications in fields such as clinical psychology, counseling, and pastoral care. Through its commitment to methodological rigor, theoretical sophistication, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Theophany aspires to be an indispensable resource for scholars, practitioners, and students engaged in the psychological study of religion, fostering innovative research and promoting dialogue across disciplinary boundaries.
A presentation of S. K. Tsitsigkos’s book exploring religious thought and experience through the perspectives of cognitive psychology and neuropsychology.
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GENERAL DIRECTOR
Spyridon K. Tsitsigkos, MA, DD, PhD
Professor of the Psychology of Religion
School of Religious Studies & Social Theology, University of Athens
Phone: +30-2221078428,+30-6943627235 Email: stsitsig@gmail.com
CHIEF EDITOR:
Markella Bibidakis
Georgia Institute of Technology
ADVISORY BOARD:
C. G. Niarchos, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Greek Philosophy at the University
of Athens.
S. K. Tsitsigkos, Professor of the Psychology of Religion at the University of Athens.
V. Gaitanis, Associate Professor of the Communication Theology at the University
of Athens.
EDITORIAL BOARD
E. Bezevegis, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Athens.
N. Giannitsas, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Athens.
V. Constantinopoulos, Emeritus Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Peloponnesus.
B. Hallensleben, Professor of the Theology at the University of Frieburg.
C. Petsios, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ioannina.
P. Pantazakos, Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Athens.
A. Christopoulos, Associate Professor of the Psychology at the University of Athens.
L. Cannelopoulos, Associate Professor of the Psychology at the University of Athens.
I. Croitoru, Associate Professor of Orthodox Theology & Educational Sciences
at the Valahia University (Romania).
S. Portelanos, Associate Professor of Pedagogics at the University of Ioannina.
M. Mantzanas, Professor of the Ancient Greek & Byzantine Philosophy
at Ecclesiastic Academy of Athens.
JOURNAL PLATFORM ADMINISTRATOR
Christos K. Simos
Philologist and Theologian, Secondary School Teacher
Dr. Dr. G. Fountoulakis , Administrator and Curator of the Journal Theophany.
THEOPHANY (ISSN 2653-9527) is published once a year.
Graphic Editing: Publications Directorate of NKUA.
