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Reimagining Emotional Intelligence as Theological Praxis in Anglican Ministry
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This article reimagines emotional intelligence as a theological and sacramental dimension of Anglican ministry, moving beyond secular paradigms of psychology towards a model rooted in incarnational presence, pastoral vulnerability and ecclesial formation. Drawing on qualitative research with Church of England Archdeacons, it explores clergy emotional ecology, the affective demands of priesthood and the implications for ministerial formation, discernment and leadership. The study proposes that emotional intelligence, when understood as theological praxis, contributes to spiritual maturity, vocational resilience and ecclesial integrity. It calls for integrative pedagogies, reflective disciplines and ecclesial cultures that honour emotional life as a site of divine encounter and priestly authenticity.
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- Authors
- Emslie, N. J.
- Affiliations
- Bishop Grosseteste University (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Emslie, Neville J.
- ORCID
- Emslie, Neville J.
- Venue
- Journal of Anglican Studies
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (CUP)
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 68-88
- ISSN
- 1740-3553 (ISSN-L)
- 1745-5278
- OpenAlex
- W4414252465
- Cited by
- 3
- References
- 57
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3
- FWCI
- 61.21
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Anglican Studies (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education
- Social Sciences › Health › Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Religious studies › Religious and Theological Studies
- Keywords
- emotional intelligence, Anglican ministry, theological praxis, priesthood, spiritual development, sacramental theology
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