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Essay / Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity,...
This is the book by David Entwistle, 2nd edition, published in 2010 by Wipf and Stock in Oregon. Entwistle is a Christian and a licensed psychologist; he is affiliated with Molone University in Canton, Ohio, as chair of the psychology department and has taught courses related to his bachelor's degree field. This book is clearly not written for newcomers to the religion. However, it was written for those interested in the integration of science and religion. The authors' goal in writing this book was to define the relationship between psychology and theology. This book addresses three specific areas to help readers better approach psychology and Christianity in a personal and more professional way: The context of philosophical questions and worldview, to help readers become aware of assumptions or beliefs - making the reader a critical evaluator, and to introduce and familiarize the reader with five paradigms of integrating psychology and theology. To understand Entwistle's method of working, he begins in the book by metaphorically using psychology and theology as a "fork in the road." Regardless of the discipline used in the search for truth, everyone ends up seeking the same goal. Entwistle creatively compares and contrasts the five paradigms given by different researchers and authors in search of his own explanation which he shares with readers - taking a combination of the useful models already explored in the book excluding anything against it religious thought. The reading focused mainly on the five models especially towards the last four chapters of the book and of all the models it is clear that the 5th model which is the Alli...... middle of paper ... ...salt, I will work painstakingly to try to correlate the appropriate disciplined approaches into everything I do if there is a need for cohesion. I will share more of the same ideas that God would have me face with an opposing issue that I may or may not agree with. I will seek truth in all areas of my life and continue to be humble, working on improving my personal relationship with God. I know I am capable of following through on what I mentioned. Through earning a bachelor's degree in psychology from York Community College in New York, my new job at Liberty University of Virginia, and my continued learning through life experience, I am confident that I will be able to transform my above-mentioned statements from nouns to verbs. .Works CitedEntwistle, DN (2010). Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2nd ed.). Eugene, Oregon: Wipf and Stock.