The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion is an invaluable resource for clinicians, religious scholars, clergy, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and sexual health. By weaving together psychological theories, religious ethics, and cultural competence, this volume provides a holistic approach to sex therapy that honors the faith and values of diverse religious traditions. This handbook is not only a testament to the importance of integrating religious and cultural perspectives in therapeutic practice but also a vital tool for religious scholars and clergy in understanding and addressing sexual health issues within their communities. It serves as a call to action for greater competency in addressing the complex needs of religious clients in matters of sex, sexuality, and gender.
Edited by:
Caleb Jacobson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 1.530kg
ISBN: 9781032213590
ISBN 10: 1032213590
Series: Routledge International Handbooks
Pages: 718
Publication Date: 18 August 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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ELT Advanced
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Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Principles of Sex Therapy And Religion Part I. Sex, Sexuality, Gender, And Religion 2. Sex, Sexuality, And Gender Within Judaism 3. Sex, Sexuality, And Gender Within Catholicism. 4. Sex, Sexuality, And Gender Within Protestantism. 5. Sex, Sexuality, And Gender Within Islam Part II. Cultural Diversity within Abrahamic Faith Traditions 6. Cultural Diversity within Judaism: Observant, Traditional, and Secular Expressions 7. Cultural Diversity within Catholicism: Finding Common Ground in a Latino Context 8. Cultural Diversity within Islam: Scottish. Pakistani, and Muslim Part III. Sexual Dilemmas When Working with Religious Patients 9. A Jewish Perspective Of Masturbation And Porn 10. A Christian Perspective Of Masturbation And Porn 11. A Muslim Perspective Of Masturbation And Porn 12. Jewish Perspective Of Premarital Sex And Marriage 13. Christian Perspective Of Premarital Sex And Marriage 14. Muslim Perspective Of Premarital Sex And Marriage 15. A Jewish Perspective of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 16. A Christian Perspective of Sexual Orientation 17.A Muslim Perspective of Sexual Orientation 18. A Jewish Perspective of Alternative Sexual Behaviour 19. A Christian Perspective of Alternative Sexual Behaviour 20. A Muslim Perspective of Alternative Sexual Behaviour Part IV. Working With Religious Clients 21. Working Through Unconsummated Marriages with Jewish Patients 22. Working Through Unconsummated Marriages with Christian Patients 23. Working Through Unconsummated Marriages with Muslim Patients 24. Working through Sexual Anxiety with Jewish Patients 25. Working through Sexual Anxiety with Christian Patients 26. Working through Sexual Anxiety with Muslim Patients 27. Working through Sexual Shame with Jewish Patients 28. Working through Sexual Shame with Christian Patients 29. Working through Sexual Shame with Muslim Patients 30. Working through Sexual Abuse with Jewish Patients 31. Working through Sexual Abuse with Christian Patients 32. Working through Sexual Abuse with Muslim Patients 33. Working through Infidelity with Jewish Patients 34. Working through Infidelity with Christian Patients 35. Working through Infidelity with Muslim Patients 36. Working through LGBTQ+ Issues with Jewish Patients 37. Working through LGBTQ+ Issues with Christian Patients 38. Working through LGBTQ+ Issues with Muslim Patients 39. Clinical Application of Sexual therapy with Religious Patients 30. Conclusion
Dr. Caleb Jacobson is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, sex therapist, and Bible scholar. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in psychology, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in religion, a Master of Arts (MA) in theological studies, a Master of Science (M.) in psychology, a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in theological studies, a Master of Theology (ThM) in biblical studies, a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in clinical psychology, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hebrew Bible, biblical archaeology, and psychological exegesis. He received Smicha (rabbinic ordination) in 2025. His clinical practice focuses on treating religious patients, male sexual dysfunctions, and rare and problematic sexual issues. A prolific author, Dr. Jacobson has written several books, including Sex Therapy with Religious Patients: Working with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Communities. He is the founder of the School of Sex Therapy and currently serves as the president of the International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST).
Reviews for The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion
""In forty years of clinical sex therapy practice, I have never read a book like this! Caleb Jacobson has assembled a diverse group of authors who provide deeply thoughtful, highly insightful, and clinically useful essays on the nuances of working with religious sex therapy patients. Easily accessible to the secular sex therapist, this is more than just a text book. This is a fascinating and thoroughly engrossing read. I believe this will be an invaluable resource for clinicians working with religious patients who are experiencing sexual difficulties."" Daniel N. Watter, Ph.D., past-president of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR)
