Panel: PSYCHOLOGY-ENGAGED THEOLOGY



689.1 - DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER AND CHRISTIAN FLOURISHING

AUTHORS:
Cawdron H. (University of St Andrews ~ St Andrews ~ United Kingdom)
Text:
Dissociative Identity Disorder - a mental disorder in which a number of personalities arise within the same body - is a complex disorder that has significant implications for the wellbeing of those with it. Thus far, it has not received substantial engagement in the theological literature. In this paper, I shall consider how those with Dissociative Identity Disorder can be seen to flourish in a Christian context, showing that those with the condition can flourish in the Christian faith whilst highlighting how Christian communities can help to facilitate this.