In the book foundations of Christian thought by Mark Cosgrove in part 1 the, Concept of Worldview, in chapter 5, Integration of Faith and Learning, Cosgrove explains the model of faith being broken down into four simple approaches. These models are the sole authority, separate authorities, equal authorities, and foundational authority. First, I will define Sole Authority, also known as the Against model, defined as faith against learning. In this model, it says that there is no point in studying human knowledge and that human knowledge is probably going to be incorrect. Everything worth learning, we can learn from God’s word. Secondly, is the Separate Authorities model, also known as the Parallels are faith and learning. This model says …show more content…
When I conducted the advisor interview with Mr. Ted Mashburn, the survey asks for him to answer three questions, such as (1) What advice would you give to help me integrate Christian faith with my academic coursework? (2) Which of the following models of faith and learning Integration most closely represents your approach in the classroom? (3) What resources (books, journals, articles, films, etc.) Do you recommend me to consult in order to write a paper on Integrating Christian faith into this academic major? When Mr. Mashburn was asked these questions, he answered them truthfully. First, he was asked what advice would you give to help me integrate Christian faith with my academic coursework. His answer was, “I think of life, work, studies are part of the work of the gospel in a person’s life. One who professes faith in the gospel will be constantly looking at everything using the values of mercy, grace, forgiveness, justice, and love. To be Christian is to be about the task of integration. It is not a particular action one takes, rather, it is who we are.” The second question he was asked was which of the following models of faith and learning integration most closely represents your approach in the classroom? His answer was, “I have long believed that where one finds God, one finds truth; and where one finds truth, one finds God. Obviously, as a Christian, I believe that in Jesus we find the ultimate revelation of God. So constantly, I am drawn back to the mission, massage, and spirit of Jesus. I should add that God is above religion, books, institutions, etc. whenever we try to encapsulate God, we demonstrate a lack of understanding.” The third question he was asked what resources (Books, journals, articles, films, etc.) Do you recommend me to consult in order to write a paper on integrating Christian faith into this academic major? His answer was,
Within this paper, a glimpse into the Yupiaq society will hopefully be accomplished by answering a few questions. First question, what is the Yupiaq worldview? Next, what are the core values that are essential to the success of Yupiaq society? And finally, how are those values expressed in their approach to subsistence behaviors and knowledge of their environment?
Entwistle, D. N. (2010). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock.
David Entwistle’s (2010) is the author of the Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity. In the book Entwistle embarks on a journey to explore Psychology and Christianity. As the title suggests several approaches that are used to define the relationship of Phycology and Christianity. In the book Entwistle begins to takes us on shows that psychology and Christianity go in two different directions and meet up someplace in the middle. This allows them to provide different approaches to understanding and studying the human behavior. Entwistle, (2010) took a new approach that has rarely been used in other books that discussed the topic of integration. Entwistle, (2010) began to talk about the relationship of psychology and Christianity
Chapter one introduces the book as an effort to explain the purpose behind going to a liberal arts university and taking general education classes. Ostrander, the author, states that understanding the concept behind a worldview is key to thriving in a Christian college, explaining that a worldview is not just a set of ideas, but a way of life, and everyone has one. He expounds on this idea with his next point, that all education comes with a worldview. Each professor you have, whether religious or secular, will bring his or her background and history with him into his teaching. In a Christian College, though, there is a single concept that unifies and connects everyone's worldviews, but this worldview is constantly changing and open ended,
This paper will be reviewing the book “Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: an introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations and models of integration, by David N. Entwistle. As the title states, this book discusses how to integrate psychology and theology. It also dives into to why it is so important to be able to integrate the two. Entwistle explains that just because the two are different does not mean they should be separated and that we have to use both our worldviews. “Weaving together perspectives from psychology and Christian theology can help us understand and appreciate humanity more fully than we could either perspective alone.” (p.3)
Faith plays a pivotal role in our construction of religion. The work of Dr. Sharon Parks analyzes faith development throughout one’s life span but pays special attention to emerging adulthood. Dr. Parks has an extensive academic career which incorporates her attendance of Princeton University’s theological seminary. As well as her attendance of Harvard University’s divinity school where she obtained her doctorate. Through her extensive research in areas such as “developmental psychology, religion, theology, leadership and ethics” (Service Resources, 2014) Parks is able to focus her work on faith development. Her work is influenced by theorists such as Erickson, Piaget, Perry and Levinson but primarily it is based off of Fowlers work in faith development. Her background in teaching and counseling has allowed her close access to seeing students during this important portion of their lives.
One focal point in this book is to discuss “integrative approaches in a well-conceived Christian world view” (p.63), with concentration on the history of psychology, the relationship of faith and science, and controversial matters in science and psychology. He states “in many ways the foundations of science were paved in part by a Christian world view that allowed for the universe to be seen as an orderly place in which laws could describe the regularities found within it, based on the premise that the world was created by a powerful, rational, and personal Being” (p. 33). The book introduces the assorted integration models, the five paradigms, and ways of relating psychology to Christianity. The first one being the enemy paradigm, meaning psychology and Christianity cannot be integrated in any way, “the belief that psychology and theology are mutually exclusive” (p. 137).
Integration: The Allies Model The integration of psychology and Christianity is a very complicated subject that has sprung a heated debate over how best to integrate the two disciplines. Integration is a simple subject with many different definitions. However, according to Entwistle (2015), “The integration of psychology and Christianity is a multifaceted attempt to discern the underlying truths about the nature and functioning of human beings from the unique vantage points of psychology (in its various sub-disciplines, utilizing diverse methodologies) and Christianity (in theology, faith, and practice)” (p. 260).
Entwistle, D. E. (2010). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (2nd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers.
“Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity” (2010) is about the purposeful integration of psychology and Christianity. Entwistle, discusses the integration of scripture and nature, holding to historic orthodox Christianity that “Scripture and the natural world have their origins in God’s creativity and revelation” (Entwistle, 2010, p. 136). Theology clarifies the Word of God (Bible), and Psychology corresponds with the works of God. A working definition of integration is offered,
Johnson, Eric L. (2007). Christ, The Lord of Psychology. In Daryl H. Stevenson, Brian E. Eck & Peter C. Hill (Eds.). Psychology Christianity Integration: Seminole Works that Shaped the Movement (pp. 42-57). Batavia, IL: Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Inc.
My personal worldview explains the way I view and live life through the assumptions and beliefs I hold in response to the world around me. I believe I was created for a specific reason and purpose.
Through this, I have almost formed a complete different view on how to share the gospel. I believe that in many contexts, rather than verbally telling individuals about Jesus it is more beneficial to show Jesus through our actions. I think too often it is on our agenda to bring people to know Jesus, now don 't get me wrong this is so important, but I believe that first we must get to know a person and understand what they believe. I have seen that being able to understand and relate to what an individual believes can show them just how much you what to know them. Throughout this course, I have learned that understanding what people believe is imperative to building relationship in order to love them deeply, just as Jesus would. I believe that knowing what certain religions believe also provides a bridge to the Gospel, and better prepares an individual to know how to share the Gospel in a way that person will better understand. Relationship provides a firm foundation for ministering in so many ways, and I believe that without this foundation there is no way to gain respect in order to minister to people of other
I began this course thinking my worldview was that of a Christian Theist, as I had come to discover, as the course progressed, my worldview was a mixed bag of beliefs outside the elementary belief of Christian Theism. I was not disheartened by this finding, but surprised. The realization then set in that I was uneducated or did not know God like I thought. In fact my beliefs appeared to be more influenced by society than the deity of God. Fortunately, this is a learning experience intended to bring me closer to the truths of Christianity and an understanding of the beliefs of others.
The purpose of this assignment is to select a kaupapa (issue) from the field of social service / work to which I have a personal interest and to discuss how and why it expands my understanding of social relationship and Mauri-Ora (wellbeing). To approach this task I will discuss the concept of Indian model of “Sanskar” and how it relates to Takepu (principles) in our social work. I will include my personal and professional experience to explain this. Further to that I will answer the following questions.