Christian theology

Summary Mark McMinn the author of “Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling” goes into great depth in explaining the integration of psychology, theology, and spirituality in counseling. McMinn first published his book in 1996 and since then he has updated and revised it in 2011 with reliable information that can be used by the counselor (McMinn, 2011). McMinn starts in the first chapter stating, “this is a book for those wanting to investigate the frontier of…

Ostensibly, intellectualism appears as incongruent with the nature of belief, commonly misunderstood. Endeavoring to unify these perceived incongruences, Robert Louis Wilken’s book, “The Spirit of Early Christian Thought” demonstrates how the “Christian intellectual tradition came into being” (pg. xiv). Intellectualism isn’t disconnected from believing, rather, the function and belief of the Church established its pattern of intellectual thought. The Church was Christocentric and thus, their…

it is not a human invention. He does so following Jesus Christ’s example. He revealed Himself as Son. For that reason, Christians firmly believe that God is Father because He has always had a son who is consubstantial with Him, eternal like Him, begotten not made. It is, therefore, the content of Christian revelation, which gives true meaning to the terms that are used in theology to speak and makes reference to God and His mystery and not vice…

frequently asked is “can psychology and theology can co-exist with one other?” and Entwistle gives the answer yes in his book by a simple statement “all truth is God’s truth, so that wherever and however truth is discovered, its author is God” (Entwistle, 2010, p. 13). Going on connecting the historical views Entwistle breaks down in the first two chapters about how psychology and Christianity interacted throughout history by calling it science and theology. In these chapters is goes into how…

Feminist theology views the Christian faith from a viewpoint of a commitment to justice for females. Two additional features are added onto Christian theology to make up feminist theology. One is the assumption that theology has not always been accurate due to ongoing sexism in the tradition. Social views such as patriarchy and androcentrism have put men before women and therefore failed to deliver justice to females. The second feature is a commitment to emphasize women’s experience while…

and eternity. C. S. Lewis closes his chronicle with Narnia perfectly realized in eternity, where all of its heroes rejoice in Aslan’s presence. Delving deep into theology, Lewis undergirds his events and imagery with powerfully coherent message about salvation. Lewis’s vision of the final judgement reflects a distinctly Catholic theology through its communication of God’s saving power, human will, Divine judgement. Lewis communicates the saving power of God through his inclusion in the new…

Liberty University 4-Matt Review McMinn Summary The book that is being reviewed is Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by Mark R. McMinn, P.H.D. The author describes his goal for the book as “to provide a practical resource within the fields of counseling and psychology that is theologically and spiritually responsible” (McMinn, 2011, p. 29). McMinn explores the fields of theology, psychology and spirituality. McMinn explains how each field is important to healing…

In Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by Mark McMinn, McMinn opens by establishing a base for a Christian worldview in the psychotherapy environment. McMinn describes how “this is a book for those wanting to investigate the frontier of intra-disciplinary integration” (McMinn, 2011, p.9). In examining this frontier, McMinn discusses fundamental views and religious interferences concerning integration as well as the difficulties encountered by Christian counselors. To…

I will demonstrate that the knowledge I have obtained, through life experience, formal training and internship has equipped me to meet the course objectives listed for MBTS class U-CE405: Making Disciples CCC. I became a Christian in my early twenties after a year long process of reading my Bible. It was a tremendous journey full of unbelief, discouragement and finally faith. A year later the Lord called me into full time ministry. In the fall of I995 I was enrolled at Baptist Bible College…

Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling written by Mark R. McMinn teaches Christian counselors the importance of Spirituality in the counseling office. Throughout the book McMinn provides deep insight on the integration of the three concepts; the author provides concrete cases that allow the reader to grasp the information by applying the scenarios to the text. To better equip Christian Counselors he uses cognitive therapy from a Christian perspective as foundation for his…