Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology

Theory, Research, and Practice

Steven J. Sandage, Jeannine K. Brown

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2018
• ISBN:
  9781317370321
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Psychologie
• Subtopic: Psychotherapeutische Beratung

Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary relational framework that integrates theology, psychology, and clinical and other applications. Building on existing models and debates about the relationship between psychology and theology, the authors provide a much-needed examination of the actual interpersonal dynamics of integration and its implications for training and clinical practice. Case studies from a variety of clinical and educational contexts illustrate and support the authors' model of relational integration. Using an approach that is sensitive to theological diversity and to social context, this book puts forward a theological and therapeutic framework that values diversity, the repairing of ruptures, and collaboration.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Acknowledgments
• List of Figures and Table
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Ways of Relating Psychology and Theology
• 3 Mutual Recognition and Relational Integration
• 4 Relational Integration as Embodied
• 5 Relational Integration as Hermeneutical
• 6 Relational Integration as Developmental
• 7 Relational Integration as Intercultural
• 8 Relational Integration in Formation-Based Practice
• Index