Theology and Psychology

Awards offering Theology and Psychology

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
• Master of Arts
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Leadership
• Master of Theological Studies

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Construct a theological anthropology in dialogue with the discipline of psychology, exploring concepts such as the imago dei, soul, spirit, consciousness, mind/brain, and the social formation of identity;
2. Appraise and apply the basic concepts of the psychology of religion to the human quest for identity and meaning;
3. Synthesise perspectives from the fields of psychology and theology.
4. Relate synthesis to practical issues of human flourishing and communicate to a collegiate audience.
5. Evaluate the insights of positive psychology and explain their implications for well-being.

Subject Content

• Introduction: theology and psychology world views
• Anthropology. body, soul and spirit: monist, dualist, tripartite views of humanity
• Psychology: History
• Psychology: Fields of Study
• Theology and Psychology: Methods of integration
• Grace, Sin and Forgiveness
• Social formation of identity
• Consciousness, mind, brain, and free will
• Sexuality
• Love, attachment and relationships—social and theological implications
• Positive Psychology
• Psychology—fields of study and application to Christian ministry

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Critical Definitional Essay (25%)
• Applied Presentation (25%)
• Major Essay (50%)

Prescribed Text

• Sandage, Steven J, and Jeannine K Brown. Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology: Theory, Research, and Practice. New York: Routledge, 2018.