integrating pyschology and christianity
JAMAICA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
How can Psychology and Christianity Integrate toward Healing Solutions for a Hurting Nation.
A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO DR. ANGELLA WORGES
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY – PSYC1010
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
BY
ABDE LEE
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Psychology is the science most directly concerned with the study of behavior as stated by mouly
“Psychology is a relatively young, multifaceted discipline devoted to the study of the mind, with its related processes, and human and animal behavior”
(Mouly 1973, 3).
Psychology attempts to describe, understand, predict, and change behavior. Christianity on the other hand is a religion stemming from the teachings of Jesus in the first century AD. With the bible as it its principal tenets are that Jesus is the Son of God, and that God’s love for the world is expressed through Jesus death on the cross. Whereas psychology deals with human behavior governed by the mind and Christianity with the teachings of Christ. There are possibilities for integration of the two elements into a larger defined set; it is also putting units together so that they work together as a whole. Healing solutions for a hurting nation through psychology integrating is, to restore to health or soundness; cure a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation, in Jamaica. According to Holmes,
An integrated psychology will be defined by the differences that Christianity makes to a person of the psychologist, the elements of his thought, and his methodology. We can synthesize these factors by saying that Christianity should alter the person of the psychologist and the basic approach he takes to his task (1975, p.56) This view raises the issue, the sort of impact Christianity should have on psychologist while carrying out their duties. Holmes
How can Psychology and Christianity Integrate toward Healing Solutions for a Hurting Nation.
A RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED TO DR. ANGELLA WORGES
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COURSE
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY – PSYC1010
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
BY
ABDE LEE
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Psychology is the science most directly concerned with the study of behavior as stated by mouly
“Psychology is a relatively young, multifaceted discipline devoted to the study of the mind, with its related processes, and human and animal behavior”
(Mouly 1973, 3).
Psychology attempts to describe, understand, predict, and change behavior. Christianity on the other hand is a religion stemming from the teachings of Jesus in the first century AD. With the bible as it its principal tenets are that Jesus is the Son of God, and that God’s love for the world is expressed through Jesus death on the cross. Whereas psychology deals with human behavior governed by the mind and Christianity with the teachings of Christ. There are possibilities for integration of the two elements into a larger defined set; it is also putting units together so that they work together as a whole. Healing solutions for a hurting nation through psychology integrating is, to restore to health or soundness; cure a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation, in Jamaica. According to Holmes,
An integrated psychology will be defined by the differences that Christianity makes to a person of the psychologist, the elements of his thought, and his methodology. We can synthesize these factors by saying that Christianity should alter the person of the psychologist and the basic approach he takes to his task (1975, p.56) This view raises the issue, the sort of impact Christianity should have on psychologist while carrying out their duties. Holmes