Eric Johnson (theologian)
Eric L. Johnson is an American theologian and professor of Christian psychology. He is the founder and scholar-in-residence at the Christian Psychology Institute and serves as a Senior Research Professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.[1] He was previously a professor at Houston Christian University.[2]
Education and career
Johnson earned his PhD from Michigan State University. He served for 17 years as the Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover Professor of Pastoral Care at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS).[3] He is the founding director of the Society for Christian Psychology and has contributed extensively to research on the integration of theology and psychology.[4]
His research focuses on the "soul care" tradition and the integration of Christian faith with psychological science.[5]
Selected works
- Foundations for Soul Care: A Christian Psychology Proposal (InterVarsity Press, 2007). ISBN 978-0830875276.
- Psychology & Christianity: Five Views (Editor, InterVarsity Press, 2nd ed., 2010). ISBN 978-0830828487.
- God and Soul Care: The Therapeutic Resources of the Christian Faith (InterVarsity Press, 2017). ISBN 978-0830851836.[6]
References
- ^ "Eric L. Johnson: Founder & Director of Training". christianpsychologyinstitute.org. Christian Psychology Institute. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ^ "Dr. Eric Johnson: Director of the Gideon Institute". hc.edu. Houston Christian University. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ^ "Author Profile: Eric L. Johnson". InterVarsity Press. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ^ "Eric L. Johnson: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary". ResearchGate. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ^ Tan, Siang-Yang (December 17, 2013). "Can Psychology Be Christian? A Conversation with Eric Johnson". cct.biola.edu. Biola University. Retrieved March 10, 2026.
- ^ "Review: God and Soul Care". thegospelcoalition.org. The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved March 10, 2026.