Kirk Bingaman, Ph.D.
B.A., Messiah College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York
The application of neuroscientific research to pastoral/spiritual care, pastoral mental health counseling, and psychotherapy, in particular the finding that activity in the stress region of the brain can be lowered over time through regular contemplative-meditational practice. Additionally, a focus on the impact of digital technologies (including social media) and artificial intelligence (AI) on human development and human nature, and the implications for pastoral care and counseling.
Pastoral and Spiritual Care in a Digital Age: The Future Is Now, Lexington Books, 2018.
The Power of Neuroplasticity for Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Lexington Books, 2014.
Treating the New Anxiety: A Cognitive-Theological Approach, Jason Aronson, 2007.
Freud and Faith: Living in the Tension, State University of New York (SUNY) Press, 2003.
Theology of Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care
Theories of Pastoral Care & Counseling
Human Growth and Development
Social and Cultural Foundations of Pastoral Counseling
Advanced Life Span Issues and Career Counseling
Basic Skills of Pastoral Care & Counseling
Ethics in Pastoral Ministry
Contact Information
441 East Fordham RoadKeating Hall 303
Bronx, NY 10458
Tel: 718-817-4800
Email: [email protected]