Oshodi, J. E. (2026). Prophetic Psychology: a Future-Oriented,African-Centered theory of identity, healing,and human flourishing. European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 6(1), 21–26. https://doi.org/10.24018/ejsocial.2026.6.1.18629
Abstract:
Prophetic Psychology is introduced as a future-oriented, African-centered theory of identity, healing, and human flourishing. Grounded in African epistemology and the lived realities of African-descended populations, the theory argues that human functioning is shaped not only by past experiences and present circumstances but by symbolic foresight, temporal self-authorship, and intergenerational responsibility. These dimensions are underdeveloped in Euro-American psychological models. Prophetic Psychology outlines seven domains of prophetic functioning and proposes a culturally rooted framework for narrative identity, resilience, and social transformation. Applications span clinical practice, education, youth development, and institutional reform. This manuscript clarifies the model’s African-centered foundations, distinguishes it from existing theories, and highlights future pathways for research and assessment.