In order to learn more about the integration of psychology and theology, we must possess a deep knowledge of much of what psychology has to offer, a deep knowledge of our own Christian theology, and we must have a basic understanding of worldviews in general (I recommend a review or first-time look at Sire’s book “The Universe next Door”). In your initial discussion board post, briefly state your current theology (current theological position)
I subscribe to the tenets Christianity and focus on the role of religion in society as well as moral issues This is my theological position
. Also, mention the basic tenets of a psychology that you currently hold (current psychology position).
I’m a marriage and family therapy intern at a k-8 school currently.
Also, mention a reason for each. For example: “I am currently operating from a neo-psychoanalytical framework, since I see the positive aspects of Freudian psychoanalysis most effectively advanced by various neo-Freudians” (This is just an example, of course, to illustrate a point). To describe your theological position, you can write, for example I currently subscribe to the basic tenets of Pentecostalism as shown in Assemblies of God theology, due to my upbringing in this protestant Christian tradition and my positive experiences of God at work in the world through the Assemblies of God.” (This was another example). Also, list the names of the religions depicted through the symbols below (in order from left to right) and pick one of the religious symbols contained in the attached picture and briefly juxtapose (My current theological position next to…) your theological position with the meaning and the core “theology” of the symbol/religion you picked. What is the main difference between what you believe and this religious worldview? In your response posts, mostly ask questions of each other and then comment and discuss. You are also free to share your thoughts about the meaning and usefulness of such a discussion. Use the bolded text as headlines for your initial posting.
