Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
RSTH 615 - Theology V: The Kingdom of God and Human Flourishing This course develops a theology of the kingdom of God as providing a comprehensive vision of the Christian life in the present age and the age to come. Attention is given to how the work of the Christian psychologist fits within God’s kingdom plan as well as the notion of a vocational calling to psychology as “kingdom work.” Life within the kingdom of God requires an understanding of Christian ethics understood as the theory and praxis of living a good life and being a good person. Special attention is given to the place of moral values in psychological theory and practice, the history of ethical theory, virtue ethics, and developing an informed position on contemporary ethical issues (e.g., abortion, divorce, social justice, etc.). Since the ultimate fulfillment of ethics is the prefect shalom of God’s fully realized kingdom, this course also addresses the issues in eschatology, including a theology of death, the intermediate state, heaven and hell. Note(s): Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSTH 625 - Theology V: Christian Ethics An introduction to ethics including the nature of personal character, virtues and vices, and their relationship to the spiritual disciplines as means of spiritual growth into the image of Christ. Attention is given to understanding the personal dynamics involved in good and bad character in light of sin, common grace, religious defenses and the Spirit-infused virtues of faith, hope and love transforming the so called “natural virtues.” Particular emphasis is given to an introduction to the spiritual disciplines and their role in Christian spiritual formation and the development of virtue. Attention is also given to the history of ethics in light of the contemporary milieu and practical ethical issues such as divorce, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia and the human control of human beings. Note(s): Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSTH 730 - Independent Study Individual work, directed reading or special problems in theology. Such study must be done with the approval and supervision of a faculty professor of record. The student is expected to submit a detailed course proposal on an arranged course form available from the Registrar’s Office. Note(s): Required courses may not be taken through independent study. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. Psychology: Internship (RSTN) RSTN 731 - Full-Time Internship in Clinical Psychology Professional experience of a one-year (12 months) internship in a facility approved by the Clinical Training Committee. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of comprehensive examinations, course requirements, professional qualifying examination, and approval of a dissertation proposal. Note(s): RSTN 731 or RSTN 732 is required. Fee: Internship Fee: $1,200 per semester. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. RSTN 732 - Half-Time Internship Professional experience of a two-year internship in a facility approved by the Professional Training Committee. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of comprehensive examinations, course requirements, professional qualifying examination, and an approval of a dissertation proposal. Note(s): RSTN 731 or RSTN 732 is required. Fee: Internship Fee: $600 per semester. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. RSTN 733 - Internship in Clinical Psychology-Continuation Internship is a continuation of the full-time, year long, Internship in Clinical Psychology, which continues through the summer term. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. RSTN 734 - Internship in Clinical Psychology - Fall Continuation Internship is a continuation of the full-time, year long, Internship in Clinical Psychology, which begins in mid-fall term and continues beyond the summer term into the fall term. Prerequisite(s): RSTN 731. Note(s): By permission only. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. Psychology: Integration of Psychology and Theology (RSTP) RSTP 500 - Psychotherapy and Religion An introduction to the contributions a biblical understanding of human nature can make to the psychological practitioner’s understanding of the therapeutic process. Special attention is given to the relational dimension of human growth and development. Corequisite(s): RSPY 680 or RSPY 682. Note(s): Required of all first year students to be taken concurrently with Pre-practicum. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1. RSTP 705 - Psychology of Religion A survey of the psychology of religion research emphasizing both content and methodological issues. Topics covered include religiosity and mental health, measures of religiosity, religious development, correlates of religiosity and psychological aspects of conversion and other religious aspects. Prerequisite(s): RSTP 500. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2.
RSTP 715 - Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religion The history of the concept of transference is traced, particularly as pertains to controversies in contemporary psychoanalysis over historical truth vs. narrative truth, and reality vs. illusion, with special attention to the formation and use of God as a foreground and background object in light of modern infant observational research. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSTP 721 - The Nature and Scope of Integration This course includes a discussion of the models, levels and areas in which integration of the theological and psychological can occur, as well as a framework for conceptualizing the scope of integration. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. RSTP 725 - Psychotherapy and Spirituality This course is designed to increase students’ awareness of the integral process of growth in psychotherapy and spirituality. Course material focuses on an understanding of the nature of psychological and spiritual growth, and an experimental awareness of that growth process. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. RSTP 732 - Mental Health and Christian Mission This seminar style and experiential learning course explores ways clinical psychologists contribute to Christian outreach through care to missionaries, the global church, and to underserved populations. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. RSTP 735 - Perspectives on the Self This covers an overview of philosophical, theological, psychological, cross-cultural and spiritual perspectives on the self. It also considers the historical transition from focusing on the soul to the contemporary focusing on the self. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. RSTP 744 - Integration and Therapy The focus of this seminar is on “explicit integration” in psychotherapy. The distinctives of the Christian therapist and therapeutic conceptualizations and intervention are examined. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Course may be repeated with different emphasis. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. RSTP 745 - Maturity: Psychological and Theological Perspectives This course investigates theoretically and experientially some of the major religious and secular approaches to the role of pain and suffering in human maturation. In particular, this course examines the role of pain/ suffering from the perspectives of Zen Buddhism, psychoanalytic theory, existential psychology, studies in post-traumatic growth, and Christian theology. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. RSTP 746 - Selected Topics and Issues in Integration Occasional seminars are offered under this course designation with focus on some contemporary integration issue, controversy or special research interest. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): May be retaken for credit. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. RSTP 750 - Perspectives on Human Nature A critical examination of various theological and psychological anthropologies. Each student is expected to conduct an in-depth review of one theoretical perspective. Prerequisite(s): RSTH 540 or RSTP 721. Note(s): Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. RSTP 760 - Independent Study Individual study, directed reading or special problems in integration. Such study must be done with the approval and supervision of a faculty professor of record. The student is expected to submit a detailed course proposal and a bibliography on an arranged course form available from the registrar’s office. Note(s): Required courses may not be taken through independent study. Elective. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. RSTP 770 - Special Topics in Integration Occasional seminars are offered under this course description that specifically identify current issues relevant to the integration of theology and psychology. This designation is to be used for 1–4 day courses offered at various times per year. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 1–3.
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