Contextualization of Christian Worldview: Christ and Culture: Niebuhr vs. Yoder Introduction The next two modules address key issues in attempting to be in yet not of the world in the exercise of Christian discipleship in secular societies and cultures. The context of the discussion revolves around H. Richard Niebuhr's articulation of and responses to the challenges of balancing Christ and Culture. What Niebuhr called the "enduring problem" is perhaps more pronounced than ever before in these days of great diversity and increased interactions and conflicts of postmodern global cultures. The problem is involved in relations between loyalties to Christ and culture, church and state, faith and reason...[and] how the assumptions, values, perceptions, and understandings of society penetrate us and influence our understanding of who Christ is, what it means to follow him, and what the mission of the church is. (Stassen, Yeager, & Yoder, 1996, p. 10) Module 4 consists of a clear presentation of the teleological ethical perspective of Niebuhr, as well as his classical typology (and examples from church history) of distinct responses to the enduring problem of how Christians can or should live in a fallen world.
Argument for Integration Integrative Approaches To Psychology And Christianity 4-MAT Review Krishunna Pearson Liberty University Online Summary Our text Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity by David N. Entwistle (2010) introduces an idea that psychology and Christianity are at odds with each another. The reader is challenged to compare and contrast the notion of theology and psychology existing together. Within the pages of the text, the reader is presented with different foundations for them both. One focuses on faith while the other focuses on truth. It is here that Entwistle makes a statement that sets the tone for the rest of the book “The interaction of psychology and theology is virtually inevitable due to
AO1 Explain how the followers of Christianity make ethical decisions. What do Christians use to make ethical decisions? Different sects of Christianity use different methods to make their ethical decisions. These sources and methods vary in how intensely they are followed by the groups within the Christian Church. There are lots of different interpretations of which source of morality is the greatest for use within the contemporary world.
A 4-MAT Review: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Bruce E. Johnson Liberty University Summary David Entwistle (2010) in his book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, examines the struggle between psychology and Christianity. Entwistle accomplishes this by looking at the historical tension between the two areas, examining each of the schools of thought in relation to human development, and promoting the belief that the two schools may be viewed as complementary and not as polar opposites. This belief system appears to be based on the beliefs of Harry Blamires who discusses the difference in secular thinking and Christian thinking. Entwistle states “Blamires helps us to see that we can learn from ‘secular’ sources while framing our thinking with a Christian worldview and applying knowledge with Christian concern” (Entwistle, 2010). It is from this point that Entwistle begins his discussion into the topic of integration with these two distinct fields that appear to be worlds apart.
Eric Jordan UBBL 100 Exodus/Deuteronomy Dr. Mann 18 February 2014 Truesdale Book Review Square Peg: Why Wesleyans Aren’t Fundamentalists is written by a number of venerable educators, pastors, and ministry leaders, but is edited by Al Truesdale. Published by Beacon Hill Press, it is an informative book that showcases the distinct differences between Wesleyan theology and fundamentalism through a variety of biblical, scientific, historical, and theological exposition. This book defines fundamentalism and specifically describes its influence on Wesleyan rituals. It goes in depth about the variances in perspectives on scripture between Wesleyans and fundamentalists. The author also goes on to express the dissimilarities between the Christian
Integrative approaches to Psychology and Christianity 4 MAT review Jennifer M. Liberty University Summary David N. Entwistle’ Integrative approaches to Psychology and Christianity, an introduction to worldview issues philosophical foundations and modes of integration, describes the history of integrating Christianity and psychology. He describes how Christians acknowledged science however when science interfered with God’s word and works, Christians began to reprimand those who attempted to provide empirical data. Tertullian believed that there were two forms of seeking knowledge through Athens human reason or Jerusalem faith (Entwistle, 2010, pg 8). Harry Blamires provided
RUNNING HEAD: MCMINN 1 McMinn Review By Tracie Ottman Liberty University RUNNING HEAD: MCMINN 2 Summary Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling, by Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D. Tyndale House Publishers, published in 2011. The premise of this book is to look at the intricate combining 3 very important components in Christian counseling; prayer, scripture and psychology. As we have learned through our reading, the incorporating of these components have been controversial, but McMinn does a wonderful job of bringing them together in a way that is respectful of the Bible, and keeping it balanced with psychology. McMinn’s book goes into explaining how and when
The American Association of Christian Counselors & American Counseling Association: Code of Ethics Comparison Abstract Professional counselors are bound by a professional code of ethics. The American Counseling Association (ACA) and The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) have provided the ethics for counselors to follow and hold true to. The ACA focuses on counseling in the secular scope however does not address issues that are related to counseling in a Christian forum. The AACC was designed specifically to provide counselors to integrate their Christian worldview into their practice. While there are many similarities between both codes there are also very distinctive differences as well.
Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: 4-MAT Review Summary This paper will review Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration by David Entwistle. The book introduces the foundation for integration by exploring the historical tension that existed between faith and science. Historically, these two realms have viewed as enemies with tensions growing stronger since the Enlightenment. Throughout history the disciplines of psychology and theology have often been used in tandem to aid society, cure individuals, and advance knowledge to improve delivery of services. When looking at integration of psychology and theology,
4-MAT Review: Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity Tiffany Carthins Liberty University Entwistle, David R. (2010). Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity. Wipf and Stock Publication. Summary In the book Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity, David Entwistle discusses integrating Christianity and psychology, while also providing perspectives from worldview issues. Entwistle (2010), discusses how worldviews shape how individuals view their lives and that includes how they view theology and psychology.