Eric Johnson (theologian)

Johnson’s research focuses on three primary areas: the theological and philosophical foundations of psychology, the development of Christian psychology, and "Christian soul care"—a Christ-centered framework encompassing psychotherapy, counseling, and spiritual direction.^[6] He argues that while empirical research in modern psychology provides valuable data, it requires reinterpretation through a theological lens because it is often based on secularist and naturalist worldviews.^[7]

At the Christian Psychology Institute, his training programs focus on "Christ-centered therapy," which draws primarily from the Christian spiritual direction tradition and inner healing prayer, and is informed by classical Reformational theology and philosophy as well as modern psychology and psychotherapy.^[1]

• Johnson, Eric L. (2007). Foundations for Soul Care: A Christian Psychology Proposal. InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0830875276.
• Johnson, Eric L. (2010). Johnson, Eric L. (ed.). Psychology & Christianity: Five Views (2nd ed.). InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0830828487.
• Johnson, Eric L. (2017). God and Soul Care: The Therapeutic Resources of the Christian Faith. InterVarsity Press. ISBN 978-0830851836.^[8]

• Johnson, Eric L. (1997). "Christ, the Lord of psychology". Journal of Psychology and Theology. 25 (1): 11–27. doi:10.1177/009164719702500102.
• Johnson, Eric L. (2013). "Mapping the field of the whole human: Toward a form psychology". New Ideas in Psychology. 31 (2): 130–150. doi:10.1016/j.newideapsych.2013.05.005.