Integrative Approaches To Psychology And Christianity Summary
Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity
Liberty University
COUN 506
Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration by David N. Entwistle.
Summary
In his book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, Dr. David N. Entwistle (2010) provides his readers with a great tool and look into Christian Counseling. He opens the book by challenging the reader by introducing the tension between psychology and Christianity. Entwistle then mentions the idea that the two, psychology and Christianity, may be unable to exist together in the same profession. To support this idea Entwistle (2010) mentions that it may be impossible …show more content…
51). In this sentence Entwistle (2010) was able to set the mood for his readers for the rest of his book. With this statement, Entwistle (2010) expressed the idea that there exist no tension between psychology and Christianity and they are fully capable of being able to be integrated together.
To further build his case Entiwistle (2010) explains that before the existence of the practice of psychology, issues such as mental illness and behavioral problems were managed by the church community. Entwistle (2010) then takes his readers through the history of psychology, illustrating how psychology and Christian community have worked together throughout time. By doing this Entwistle (2010) enlightens his readers with an a in-depth knowledge of the process of today’s psychological thought in relation to Christianity. While explaining the history of Christianity and psychology Entwistle (2010) also explains how the two have clashed because of the belief that science and theology are opposites. In the text Entwistle (2010) hints that he somewhat agrees with this idea, but makes sure to make the point that he only agrees with an individual who has no prior knowledge about the
Liberty University
COUN 506
Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration by David N. Entwistle.
Summary
In his book, Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, Dr. David N. Entwistle (2010) provides his readers with a great tool and look into Christian Counseling. He opens the book by challenging the reader by introducing the tension between psychology and Christianity. Entwistle then mentions the idea that the two, psychology and Christianity, may be unable to exist together in the same profession. To support this idea Entwistle (2010) mentions that it may be impossible …show more content…
51). In this sentence Entwistle (2010) was able to set the mood for his readers for the rest of his book. With this statement, Entwistle (2010) expressed the idea that there exist no tension between psychology and Christianity and they are fully capable of being able to be integrated together.
To further build his case Entiwistle (2010) explains that before the existence of the practice of psychology, issues such as mental illness and behavioral problems were managed by the church community. Entwistle (2010) then takes his readers through the history of psychology, illustrating how psychology and Christian community have worked together throughout time. By doing this Entwistle (2010) enlightens his readers with an a in-depth knowledge of the process of today’s psychological thought in relation to Christianity. While explaining the history of Christianity and psychology Entwistle (2010) also explains how the two have clashed because of the belief that science and theology are opposites. In the text Entwistle (2010) hints that he somewhat agrees with this idea, but makes sure to make the point that he only agrees with an individual who has no prior knowledge about the