Book Review of 'Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity'
Summary Many Christians fear that their faith is incompatible with the discipline of psychology. Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity by David Entwistle makes a persuasive case that the two disciplines are complementary rather than polarized worldviews. Faith and reason (often represented as 'Athens' and 'Jerusalem') have actually served one another over the course of church history. Ultimately, "there are many events which raise both psychological and theological questions and such events serve as useful springboards to explore links between Christian theology and other disciplines" (Entwistle 2010: 8).
Both psychology and religion try to explain what it means to be human. Some Christians and some psychologists do view themselves as 'enemies.' These extremes are represented in Christian 'combatants' who view all of secular culture as suspicious and militant atheists who see all religions as superstation. But even the American Psychological Association demands that therapists honor and respect their patient's religious beliefs (Entwistle 2010: 137).Moreover, Christianity was at the forefront of even the earliest movements to provide care for mentally ill people (Entwistle 2010: 37).
As well as 'enemies,' the author suggests and rejects…
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4 Mat Review of Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity 2nd Ed.
1309 Words | 6 Pages4 MAT Review of Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity 2nd Ed. COUN 506 Sherrita L. Hedgepeth Liberty University July 14, 2012 Summary David Entwistle's (2010) Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity appears to be a text with a primary audience which appears to be conservative evangelical Christians. The basic ‘meat’ of the book is the premise that "weaving together perspectives from psychology and Christian theology can help us understand and appreciate humanity…
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4-Mat Review System: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity
1397 Words | 6 Pages4-MAT Review System: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Keyanna Hawkins Liberty University A 4-MAT Review System: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Summary In the book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, David N. Entwistle explores the relationship between theology and psychology. Throughout time, intellectuals have supported or dismissed the idea of integrating both perspectives. In his book, Entwistle states that during the…
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Essay about Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity
1320 Words | 6 Pages4-MAT Review Anita Cox Liberty University COUN 506 Integration of Psychology and Theology September 7, 2012 Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity David N. Entwistle Cascade Books, 2010 Summary Just as the title describes, Entwistle explains within the book the attempts and varied approaches of integrating both psychology and Christianity, two entities which seem to have been at odds with each other since the time of Galileo. By explaining key historical conflicts, such…
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1331 Words | 6 Pages4-MAT Review: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Summary Even though some people walk the same path they may see different things. Some may see things in the theological way with God’s presence everywhere they look and everything they do. Some may see it in a psychological way, always looking for the explanation of why something is the way it is. Together, theology and psychology can bring a different view and perspective that they never would have saw by themselves. Many people…
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1529 Words | 7 PagesIn his book, “Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity,” David Entwistle (2010) provides a persuasive discourse for the assimilation of psychology and theology; secular and religious disciplines that present a “multifaceted dialogue shaped by historical interactions and tensions.” (p. 51) Of the two systems, psychology is by much of the Church thought to advocate reason over revelation whereas theology is, by more secular-leaning scholars, thought to be wanting of intellect. With Tertullian…
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1495 Words | 6 PagesSummary “Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations and Models of Integration” is a book written by David N. Entwistle that offers insight and awareness to the relationship between psychology and theology. Psychology and theology share a common interest in the nature and purpose of human beings. This book introduces worldview issues and a philosophical source that provides a framework of the relationship between the science…
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Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity 4-Mat Review
1254 Words | 6 PagesSummary In the book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity by David Entwistle compares and contrasts the secular view of Psychology and the biblical view of Psychology. Entwistle delves into the question is psychology and Christianity mutually compatibility. The Integrative Approaches, Entwistle communicates to us there is two human behavior perspectives which relate to each other. According to Entwistle (2010), In order to intertwine psychology and Christianity it is required to…
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1625 Words | 7 PagesAbstract Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity allowed me to comprehend fully the past occurrences of psychology and theology. The book displayed the faith and confidence that both psychology and Christianity must be combined in order for it to have a better understanding and allowing the client a better chance of healing. In order to do this there must be a complete understanding of each component in and of itself. Entwistle’s (2010) book presented all the facts from history…
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Psychology And Christianity : Integrative Approaches
1694 Words | 7 PagesA 4MAT Review of Entwistle’s Text: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Stacy H. McConville Liberty University Online A 4MAT Review of Entwistle’s Text: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Summary David N. Entwistle in his book titled Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models…
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David N. Entwistle Integrative Approaches Psychology And Christianity
1594 Words | 7 PagesSummary No doubt that in the book written by David N. Entwistle Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, the author leaves the truths embodied in his book. Truths that for many to this day are still trying to accommodate in their vast knowledge they have concerning the psychological science. Many still fail to understand that both psychology and theology when they go hand in hand they can become allies in treating those who for one reason or another have external and internal conflicts…
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