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George C. N. Lekelefac
University of Munich

Abstract
This article critically examines the ecclesiological and missiological framework of Januarius Asongu through his forthcoming...

George Chrysostom Nchumbonga Lekelefac, JCL, MCL

Canon Lawyer, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Abstract

This article examines the theology of sin and soteriology developed by Januarius...

George Chrysostom Nchumbonga Lekelefac, JCL, MCL

Canon Lawyer, Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Abstract

The sacramental theology of Januarius Asongu emerges from his broader philosophical...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

A — The Failure of Integration and the Necessity of Reconstruction

1 Introduction: The Illusion of Theoretical Progress

The modern field of counseling...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

15.1 Introduction: Counseling at a Crossroads

The field of counseling and psychotherapy stands at a decisive historical moment. Over the past century,...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

14.1 Introduction: Reframing Trauma in Critical Synthetic Counseling

Trauma is one of the most complex and contested domains in contemporary counseling....

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

13.1 Introduction: From Individual Alignment to Relational Systems

While individual counseling provides an essential context for applying Critical...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

12.1 Introduction: Moving from Model to Practice

The preceding chapters developed Critical Synthetic Counseling (CSC) as a philosophical and clinical...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

11.1 Introduction: The Problem of Fragmentation in Counseling Theory

The contemporary field of counseling is characterized by a remarkable diversity of...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

10.1 Introduction: The Centrality of the Therapeutic Relationship

Across diverse traditions of counseling and psychotherapy, the therapeutic...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

9.1 Introduction: From Diagnosis to Intervention

The preceding chapter established the Four-Domain Diagnostic Model, providing a structured method for...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

8.1 Introduction: The Problem of Diagnosis in Contemporary Counseling

Diagnosis occupies a central yet contested place in counseling and psychotherapy....

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

7.1 Introduction: From Philosophy to Practice

The preceding chapters have developed Critical Synthetic Realism (CSR) as a comprehensive philosophical...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

6.1 Introduction: The Return of Value in Counseling

Modern counseling theory has made significant advances in understanding cognition, behavior,...

By Prof. Januarius Asongu

5.1 Introduction: Counseling as an Epistemic Practice
Counseling is often described in terms of relational engagement, emotional support, or behavioral...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

4.1 Introduction: The Human Person Within Conditional Reality

The previous chapter established Critical Synthetic Realism (CSR) as a philosophical...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

3.1 Introduction: From Crisis to Foundation

The preceding chapters have established that contemporary counseling is marked by fragmentation at both...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

2.1 Introduction: From Fragmentation to Structural Limitation

The preceding chapter established that contemporary counseling is characterized by...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

1.1 Introduction: A Discipline Rich in Insight, Poor in Unity
Modern counseling presents itself as a field of remarkable intellectual vitality. Over the...

By Januarius Asongu, PhD

Introduction: When the Fire Moves, the Center Must Decide

The era of the “world Church” is not approaching. It has already arrived. What remains...