Religious Spirituality and Psychological Science 1 Examining the Relationship Between Religious Spirituality and Psychological Science

interests focus on the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of psychotherapy. Carolen Hope is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Brigham Young University. She received her Master's degree in culture and spirituality at Holy Names College, and is a student of Eastern spiritual practices. Her dissertation, a qualitative study, focuses on the perceived gap between research and practice. R. Scott Nebeker has just completed the academic and internship requirements as a doctoral candidate at Brigham Young University. His dissertation, currently in the analysis stage, is a qualitative phenomenology of moral responsiveness in the therapeutic encounter. He resides in Chicago with his wife and three sons. Religious Spirituality and Psychological Science 3 Scientific interest in religious spirituality and mental health has increased dramatically. However, many researchers have tended to ignore the historic incompatibility betwee