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Reimagining Emotional Intelligence as Theological Praxis in Anglican Ministry

Emslie, Neville J.·2026·Journal of Anglican Studies
DOI 10.1017/s1740355325100703
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Abstract

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
DOI
10.1017/s1740355325100703
OpenAlex
W4414252465
Cited by
3
References
57
Citations by year
2026: 3
FWCI
61.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.cambridge.org/core/terms (unspecified)
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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