Integration of Psychology and Theology, The [Paperback]

John D. Carter (Author), S. Bruce Narramore (Author)

Book Description

Series: Rosemead Psychology Series | Publication Date: November 11, 1979

The Rosemead Psychology Series is a continuing series of studies written for professionals and students in the fields of psychology and theology and in related areas such as pastoral counseling. It seeks to present current thinking on the subject of the integration of psychology that grow out of the interface of psychology and theology. The data and theories of both theoretical and applied psychology are treated in this series, as well as fundamental theological concepts and issues that bear on psychological research, theory, and practice. These volumes are offered with the hope that they will stimulate further thinking and publication on the integration of psychology and the Christian faith.

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From the Back Cover

The Rosemead Psychology Series is a continuing series of studies written for professionals and students in the fields of psychology and theology and in related areas such as pastoral counseling. It seeks to present current thinking on the subject of the integration of psychology that grow out of the interface of psychology and theology. The data and theories of both theoretical and applied psychology are treated in this series, as well as fundamental theological concepts and issues that bear on psychological research, theory, and practice. These volumes are offered with the hope that they will stimulate further thinking and publication on the integration of psychology and the Christian faith.

About the Author

Dr. John D. Carter has published a variety of articles on the integration of psychology and theology, and serves as a contributing editor to the Journal of Psychology and Theology.

S. Bruce Narramore holds an M.A. from Pepperdine University and a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky. He has also taken theological study at Fuller Theological Seminary and Talbot Theological Seminary. He was the founding Dean of the Rosemead Graduate School for Professional Psychology and Theology. He has lectured extensively on the relationship of psychology and theology, including giving the Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Series at Covenant Theological Seminary in 1978. He is a member of the American Psychological Society.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; annotated edition edition (November 11, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310303419
• ISBN-13: 978-0310303411
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Integration, a not so new concept!, November 14, 2000

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This review is from: Integration of Psychology and Theology, The (Paperback)

This book is wonderfully written, and helped me to be able to understand an integration process for the scientific study of Psychology, while continuing to use the truth of God's Word. Before I read this, I was reluctant to even discuss many of the prinicples of Psychology--discounting them because I assumed that it was completely unrelated to the Bible. Carter and Narramore present the point that "All truth is God's truth". Since many of the psychological theories have been proven true about the ways in which the mind works, they can be taken into consideration like any other scientific principle. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is seeking to understand more about the ways in which these two areas of study do not need to be separated anymore.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books for a Christian psychologist, September 18, 2010

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jake loeffler (St Bonifacius, MN, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Integration of Psychology and Theology, The (Paperback)

The integration of psychology and theology is a quick read which gives readers a look into the methods of knowing people. In the modern and postmodern era the scientific method is the most widely accepted method because it is the closest to having objective data. Carter and Narramore discuss how the objective data found from psychological research can be combined with the special revelation of the Bible. This books gives a good look at the ways science and faith have tried to be combined in the past and also their thoughts on how to combine science and faith in regards to therapy. The reason I like this book so much is because it shows that any fact found through science most likely will be backed up by Scripture unless the Bible is silent on the topic which is why research is so important. Because there are many issues today that the Bible does not give black and white answers to, yet research can give direction such as the development and nurture of kids according to their gender.

2 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Things that pertain unto life?, March 20, 2010

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Roman Nies (Helibrunna) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Integration of Psychology and Theology, The (Paperback)

The authors are Christian psychologists who announce that psychology is
making inroads into areas traditionally considered the domain of
Christianity. They mean the process of healing sick souls,
traditionally being a field, of the Church and their representatives is
rightfully moving over to the doorsteps of psychologists and
psychiatrists.
But one might ask, is "sin", the centre problem of man according to the
Christian belief, not something modern psychology denies? The authors
think that taking over the competence by professionals, and they mean
psychology as the field of the professionals, would be the true
blessing of God. Why then has God waited 2 thousand years for this
blessing to come? And how did the first Christians do without? Where
were and are Christians deficient essentially when they got and get no
support form the psychology?
The authors see much potential in a scientific study of the human being.
Right so. They expect that objective data and well-constructed theories
will expand the understanding of God`s most complex creation. And they
believe that the insight of psychology can help to be more effectively
serving the needs of humans, even Christians. They think they can apply
psychology within the framework of faith. "We assume, that both
psychology and theology offer a great deal toward an understanding of
the human race".
Apparently the Christian authors believe in the concept of "all truth
is God`s truth, wherever it is found". But what do the authors think of
Christ`s claim to be the only healer? And that his "Divine power has
given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through
the knowledge of him" (2Pet 1,3). Is so called science superior to God and His Word? It is always amazing to see Christians contradict their own
concepts! They should be more straight otherwise they lose credibility! I would not recommend this book, because two things are linked together which naturally have nothing in common. The authors try it, but not convincing.