Christian Integration Psychology and Religion Psychology

Christian Integration Psychology and Religion Psychology

Christian Integration

A largely American movement to integrate the theory and praxis of psychology with Christian theology and praxis. Integration is concerned both with taking a theological perspective on psychological topics, such as personality, family relationships, emotionality, human development, pathology or assessment; and with taking a psychological perspective of a religious nature, such as spiritual numbness, church conflicts, missionary selection, or interpersonal tensions. Different researchers in the field disagree as to what degree such an integration is appropriate, and if so, which discipline should take precedence, if either.

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- Offers David Myers' articles and books relating psychological science and religion.
- Extensive list of journal articles and books for undergraduate psychology and Christianity course.
- A detailed rebuttal of criticisms by Martin and Deidre Bobgan of the Christian counseling system taught by Dr. Lawrence J. Crabb.
- Resources for psychologists and clergy interested in how psychology can serve the church. The Center is headed up by Mark McMinn at Wheaton College, Illinois.
- Team of psychologists led by William Miller and Harold Delaney working within the Christian Scholars Program to explore a Judeo-Christian perspective on the nature of the human person. Includes an outline of the project and short biographies of the team m
- John H. Coe's reply to Jay Adams' and the Bobgans' affirmation of the Bible as the sole source for authority concerning human nature, values and prescriptions for healthy living.
- Argues that psychology and Christianity are incompatible and that psychology contradicts biblical principles. Includes brief biographies of early psychodynamic theorists including Anton Mesmer.
- Essay by Rich Milne taking an overview of Larry Crabb's book "Connecting". Crabb, a leading proponent of the Christian psychology movement, here questions whether the church has become over-reliant on the use of trained counselors.
- Professor Paul Twelker's psychological interpretation of Rembrandt's painting of the parable from Luke 15.
- Kerby Anderson's disposal of five self-help myths in the light of Biblical teaching.
- Discussion forum and papers by Jay Gattis, a doctoral student at Rosemead School of Psychology.
- Christian psychology and mental health organization, offering counseling training programs and missionary renewal seminars. Includes large collection of popular articles by Bruce and Clyde Narramore.
- APA Monitor article explaining how psychologists can help in combating sexual impropriety and other problems in the church.
- Journal article by Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen analysing the stance of Christian psychologists with respect to the "two cultures" in contemporary academic psychology-one of them "positivist and scientistic", the other "post-positivis
- Essay by John Stoll considering what psychological insights the Bible can offer into the emotional needs of humans and their fulfilment in relation to Christian maturity. Includes a specific analysis of Philippians.
- A contemporary and historical survey of Christian understandings of the nature of human beings, by Matthew Cohn. Includes list of relevant key works that are not yet translated into English.
- Essay by Don Matzat arguing that many theories and practices of modern psychology have been inappropriately introduced into Christian theology and practice. From Issues, Etc. Journal, September 1996, Vol 1(9).
- Text of tract by Dave Hunt arguing that psychology undermines biblical teaching and that the truth of the Bible does not need supplementing with discoveries from psychology.
- Article by William Kilpatrick denouncing the blending of Christian faith and practice with the therapeutic practices of self-help and building self-esteem. Originally published in First Things 90:21-26 (February 1999).
- Objectives of psychology and theology integration, annual symposia, and listserve.
- Armand Nicholi's comparison of the conflicting worldviews of C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud.
- PAM is a ministry to inform and educate Christians about psychoheresy. Psychoheresy is the integration of secular psychological counseling theories and therapies with the Bible
- Anti-integration book by former psychotherapist Lisa Bazler and Ryan Bazler. Table of contents, ordering information, short author biographies, and reader reviews.

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