English

HEALING BALM FOR THE WOUNDED SOUL: THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF LECTIO DIVINA

ABSTRACT Soul wounds negatively affect lives and relationships. This is true for many Christians that have endured a wounding of their soul. In this thesis-project the author will explore wounds of the soul, examine alternative therapies available, and offer a Christian spiritual practice known as Lectio Divina for therapeutic benefits and for the promotion of wholeness and well-being. He postulates individuals who practice Lectio Divina have the potential to reduce their spiritualphysical-psychological-social wounding by offering a sense of meaning, purpose, and hope in experiencing more fully redemption and reconciliation in the Triune God.

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