The Integration of Psychology and Theology
Fall 2020
Course Credit: 3 Hours
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Professor:
Dr. Benny Lam, Psy. D.,
LMFT, LADAC, AADAC, IACADC, HKPCA
Email:
bennylam@ets.edu.hk
Class:
Wednesday 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Texts:
Recommend: Carter, J. B., and Narramore, B. The Integration of
Psychology and Theology: An Introduction. Grand Rapids MI:
Zondervan, 1979. + Handouts + Other Literatures.
The Integration of Psychology and Theology: An Introduction. Kindle
Edition, 2018.
Purpose:
This course examines theology and the behavioral sciences in an
attempt to integrate spirituality, theology, and pastoral psychology.
Psychological investigations of theological themes and phenomena
engaged in by counselors will be discussed. Consideration will be
given to intrapersonal and interpersonal problems of human behavior
with emphasis on biblical strategies for cultivating an integrated
Christian personality.
Class Policies: 1. Turn off cell-phones before entering the classroom.
2. Class roll will be taken via a sign-in sheet. It is the student’s
responsibility to sign-in before leaving class. Only emergency
situations will count as excusable absences, and written documentation
from a community professional is required for each absence.
Otherwise, five points will be subtracted from the student’s total
points. Students will be responsible for all the material covered during
class regardless of the nature of the absence. Late to class and early
leaving class will not be accepted.
3. Brief class reviews will be conducted before final exam. Final Exam
will be included mix of true-false, multiple choices, matching, and
short-answer.
Class Participation
Literature Reviews + Book reading
Book Report
* (BA x 2)
* (Master Degree x 3)
Group Workshop Presentation
Final Exam
The course grades are assigned as:
10 Points
15 points
20 points
30 points
25 points
Grade
Score
GPA
4.00
A 93-100
A- 90-92
3.70
B+ 87-89
3.30
B
83-86
3.00
B- 80-82
2.70
C+ 77-79
2.30
C
73-76
2.00
C- 70-72
1.70
D+ 67-69
1.30
D 63-66
1.00
D- 60-62
0.70
F
0.00
59.9 and below
Remark
Excellent
Good
Acceptable
Fair but pass
Fail
Five points will be deducted from any assignment that is submitted late without
written notice. The document must address the emergency situation that prevented the
student from completing the assignment on time.
Extra projects cannot be assigned for missed classes, assignments or exams. Extra
projects cannot be assigned to increase a grade. Attendance cannot be used to increase
total points. Sorry, no exceptions.
Class Schedule
Date
Fall-2011
16/09/2020
1
23/09/2020
30/09/2020
07/10/2020
14/10/2120
21/10/2020
28/10/2020
2
3
4
5
6
7
04/11/2020
11/11/2020
18/11/2020
25/11/2020
8
9
10
11
02/12/2020
12
09/12/2020
13
Class
Topic
Course Outline overview
The Introduction
Integration of Psychology and
Theology
Alternate Views on Integration
Worldviews
The Against Model
Theological Foundations for
Counselors
The OF Model
Psycho-Spiritual Health
The Parallels Model
The Holy Spirit and Counseling
The Integrates Model
Demonization and Psychotherapy
The Process of Integration
Final Exam Good Luck
Group Presentation
Presentation
Presentation
Book Report Due
Group Project: Presentation – Students will be randomly placed in groups of four
(may be less). Each group will develop and conduct a 30- 45 minutes presentation.
The format for the workshop will be reviewed in class. The completed plan will be
due on the date of the group presentation.
Each group may base their presentation works on any topic listed below. However,
each presentation must address a different topic. For this reason, it is important that
Appendix A of the syllabus be completed as soon as possible. Topic considerations
will be made in the order they are received.
Group 1- Sin and Mental illness
Group 2- Guilt, Shame, & Conviction
Group 3- Demon influence/possession and psychopathology
Group 4- Reconciliation & Forgiveness
It will be necessary for you to review other sources. These can include journal articles,
books, and other reports. Internet sources also may be used if they represent
professional and academically support.
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Myers, D. G. , Jeeves, M. A. , Wolterstorff, N. (2013). (Rev. Ed). Psychology
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