Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
First Advisor
Kathleen Gathercoal, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Megan Anna Neff, Psy.D.
Third Advisor
Michael Vogel, Psy.D.
Abstract
Archetypal figures of divine femininity exist within Judeo-Christian faith traditions, yet their presence has historically been neglected in Western cultures and religions. These feminine archetypes are thought within Jungian theory to bridge the spiritual and physical worlds, thereby unifying bodily and spiritual wisdom. As such, these figures have important implications for furthering current conceptualizations of embodiment. While embodiment research has recently expanded, little has focused on the intersection of spirituality and embodiment. Archetypal divine feminine figures appear to be located at this intersection. Therefore, the present study examines the experiences of individuals participating in Judeo-Christian traditions who have encountered divine feminine archetypes in such a way as to impact their sense of embodiment.
Recommended Citation
Bond, Sarah, "Prayer of the Body: Reflections on Archetypal Divine Feminine Figures in Embodied Spirituality" (2022). Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). 553.
https://digitalcommons.georgefox.edu/psyd/553