Discussion Hour 3: A Conversation with Bernard Spilka
Kevin L. Ladd (Indiana University South Bend), Daniel N. McIntosh and Bernard Spilka (University of Denver)
At almost 94 years of age, Bernard Spilka has observed and created a significant amount of history within the psychology of religion field. A prolific writer, among his most influential roles, he was first author of the initial 1985 edition of "The Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach." That foundational text has remained in print across almost 4 decades and is now in its fifth edition. This discussion hour will consist of a conversation with Bernie spanning his career, sources of inspiration, reflections on overlooked and neglected topics, and his current projects. A portion of the session will be devoted to a question / answer exchange with attendees.