Research
Systematic research on the role of divine forgiveness in human behavior has received minimal attention despite the centrality of divine forgiveness to many religious belief systems. We will fund empirical and conceptual projects that will advance our understanding of the role of divine forgiveness in human behavior.
Our goal is to help launch systematic research on the pursuit, perception, experience, and proximal consequences of divine forgiveness and to illuminate how it interfaces with the two earthly forms of forgiveness, interpersonal forgiveness, and self-forgiveness.
What’s New
Subprojects
The centerpiece of this project is to fund empirical projects on the psychology of divine forgiveness. The goal is to employ conceptual and empirical methods to support research on the role of divine forgiveness in human behavior
Project Leaders
Frank Fincham
Frank D. Fincham is Eminent Scholar and Director of the Florida State University Family Institute. His research has focused on cognitive processes in couple conflict, as well as forgiveness and prayer in romantic relationships.
Myriam Rudaz
Myriam Rudaz is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University. The focus of her research is on how mindfulness, self-compassion, caring for bliss, and spirituality can reduce stress and promote mental health and well-being.