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PSYC 520

Discussion Assignment Instructions

The student will complete 3 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module. The student must then post 1 reply of at least 300 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned module. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 3 in-text citations in APA format. Each reply must incorporate at least 2 in-text citations in APA format. In-text citations can come from all the same source or various acceptable sources to support your assertations/claims made in your original prompt and reply. Acceptable sources include the course textbooks, the Bible, outside books or peer-reviewed professional journal articles, etc.

Question:

As you begin your journey of developing a better understanding of integration and psychology, you are tackling some important concepts.

You must start with having a better understanding of your own worldview before you can move forward. Entwistle (2015) states, “everyone has a worldview—a window through which he or she views the world framed by the assumptions and beliefs that color what he or she sees” (p. 60). Why you believe what you believe is important to explore in order to better understand your view of integration. It is also important to understand the mission of God. This discussion will allow for the exploration of both.

In this thread, address the following:

1st part:

· What is a worldview and what are the implications of a worldview?

· How might one’s worldview shape one’s view of psychology and Christianity? Explain using citations from text and scripture.

2nd part:

· Found in Chapter 5 of the McMinn (2011) text is a discussion on the “relational nature of sin and healing” (p. 194). Expound upon the concepts presented: the 3 acts, relational theology of sin and healing, and finally, the mission of God. 

Books Used In this class

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Wipf and Stock. 

Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). InterVarsity. ISBN: 9780830828487.

McMinn, M. R. (2011). Psychology, theology, and spirituality in Christian counseling (Rev. ed.). Tyndale House. ISBN: 9780842352529.