The Journal
The Pastoral Counsellor is a peer-reviewed academic journal that advances research, theory and practice of pastoral care and counselling psychology. Essentially, it seeks to relate psychological science research with the work of ministry. It is a forum for the publication of original papers, irrespective of faith orientation. The thrust of this journal is the care for and interrogation of human beings as persons, in families, in small groups, and in community, with a view to help them make the most of their lives.
Religious and spiritual leaders, chaplains, social workers, counsellors, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists are encouraged to present their peculiar perspectives here. The journal expects contributors to examine and discuss pastoral care and counselling, pastoral theology, psychology of religion, and the multidimensional interface between psychology and spirituality. All theoretical perspectives are welcome from different of schools of thought, including, but not limited to, social psychology, pastoral psychology, humanistic psychology, transpersonal psychology, and cultural psychology. Insights from existential perspectives, gender studies, phenomenology, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies are welcome.
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Consulting Editors
Prof Anthony A. Akinwale, OP Vice Chancellor, Dominican University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof Afolorunso O. Dairo, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria
Prof Moshood A. Baderin, Professor of Laws, SOAS, University of London, UK
Prof Hakeem Ajonbadi, Birmingham City Business School, Birmingham City University, UK
Prof Samson A. Fatokun, Head, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof Sola Ladokun, Dean, Faculty of Basic Medical & Applied Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof Isaac Aiyegboyin, Former President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Life Theological Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos - Nigeria
Prof I.K. Ayantayo, Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Editorial Board
Editor in Chief Prof Donald A. Odeleye Email: Odeleye.bidemi@lcu.edu.edu
Managing Editor Dr Oluwabunmi Bakare
Associate Editors Dr Monilola Oyetadee Dr Sabina Obi Dr Olabisi Killian Dr Mojirade Ayantunji