The psychology of preaching: the power of diaries

Fontaine, Rodrigue Ancelot Harvey (2015) The psychology of preaching: the power of diaries. Al-Shajarah , 20 (1). pp. 27-52. ISSN 1394-6870

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Abstract

Recent discoveries in neuroscience shows that individuals have an impulsive system and a reflective system. These two systems are protected by powerful psychological defense mechanisms. In particular, confirmation bias, cognitive and the way people remember and forget information can prevent learning new things about Islam. To be effective, Muslim preachers must overcome these defense mechanisms so that new knowledge about Islam can be internalised. To achieve this goal, this author experimented with students at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Since 2010, over 1,100 students have listened to Islamic videos on a weekly basis throughout the semester and kept a diary documenting their reflections. Both qualitative and quantitative data are presented. The analysis suggest that keeping diary is a useful way to overcome defense mechanisms. This author conclude that preachers can think about shifting their role from providing content about Islam to providing a process for helping Muslims discover new things about Islam.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6302/44653
Uncontrolled Keywords:	psychology, Islamic perspective, preaching, diaries
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF712 Developmental psychology H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5548.7 Industrial psychology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Dr. Rodrigue Fontaine
Date Deposited:	05 Oct 2015 09:49
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2018 18:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/44653

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