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Paul C. Vitz, Ph.D.
Paul C. Vitz, Ph.D.
Professor and Senior Scholar*
Director of the M.S. Program in General Psychology
Ph.D., Stanford University
Dr. Paul Vitz was, Professor of Psychology at New York University for 39 years. His work are focused on the integration of Christian theology and psychology, breaking from the secular humanism, and post-modern relativism prevalent today. Dr. Vitz's books include: Psychology as Religion: The Cult of Self-Worship; Sigmund Freud's Christian Unconscious; Modern Art and Modern Science: The Parallel Analysis of Vision; Faith of the Fatherless: The Psychology of Atheism; and The Self: Beyond the Post-Modern Crisis.
Research Interests:
- Integration of Psychology and Christianity
- Family Psychology; Importance of the Father
- Psychological concept of self or person
- The psychology of atheism.
Vita for Paul C. Vitz, Ph.D.
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* Senior Scholar is a designation used by the Institute to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to their field, and who serve as mentors for more junior members of the faculty.