G-61 ROSEMEAD SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
STP 714 CONFLICTS IN THE INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND THEOLOGY (2) A consideration of tensions between psychology and rheology in areas such as self-es teem, corporal punishment, sex roles, egal itarianism, and divorce. A syn thesis model is used for thinking construc tively about such tensions and identifying strengths and weaknesses of traditional ly conflicting viewpoints. Prerequisites: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 715 CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOANALYSIS AND RELIGION (3) The hi story of the concept of transfer ence is traced , particu larly as pertains to controversies in contemporary psycho analysis over histo ri cal truth vs . narrative truth, and reality vs . illusion, with special attention to the fo rmation and use of God as a foreground and background object in light of modern infant observational research. Prerequisites: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 720 PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH RELIGIOUSLY COMMITTED PATIENTS (3) This cou rse is a chance to share prac tical ways of address ing clinical themes, as well as broader conceptual issues like developing a personall y meaningful , on going theology of therapy. Certain themes if handled one way all ow therapy with reli giously committed patients to take on more depth ; if hand led in other ways the wo rk assumes a more superficial quality and meets with a kind of therapeutic stale mate, even when therapist and patient are both persons of fa ith. Elective. STP 721 THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF INTEGRATION (3) Th is course includes a discussion of the models, levels and areas in whi ch inte gration of the theo logical and psychologi cal can occur, as well as a framework for conceptuali zing the scope of integration. Prerequi sites : STH 521,522,603 and second year standing. Required of Ph.D., Psy.D.
integration. Included is a discussion of revelation, th eology of God and hermeneutical principles fo r sound inter pretation of the Bible. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. STH 522 THEOLOGY II: THEOLOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MODES (3) T he second course in foundations for the integration of psycho logy and theolo gy attempts to interface biblical themes with the idea of integration. Special emphasis is place on the relationship between nature and grace, faith and learn ing and theology and psychology as reflected in the Old and New testaments. Prerequisite: STH 521. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. STH 603 THEOLOGY Ill (4) Man, his creation in the image of God, his nature, fal l and the effect of sin upon the race. The salvation of God, including the person and work of Christ. The app li cation of salvation to men includi ng elec tion, regeneration, justification, sanctifica tion and perseverance . Course includes a one hour lab. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. STH 604 THEOLOGY IV (4) A study of the broad kingdom purpose of God and the future events relating to the des tiny o f individuals and hi story including the second coming of Christ in its phases, the millennial reign of Christ, the resurrections, the judgments and eter nal state. The chu rch, its inception, its nature both as a li ving organi sm and an organization, its ord inances, and its place and mission in the purpose of God. Course includes a one hour lab. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. STH 625 THEOLOGY V: CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3) A study of Chri stian ethics in relation to divorce , abortion, homosexuali ty, euthanas ias, situation eth ics, environmen tal ecology and human control of human being. Required of Psy.D., Ph.D. STH 730 INDEPENDENT STUDY ( 1-3) Individual work, directed reading or special problems in theology. Such study must be done with the approval and super vision of a facul ty professor of record . The student is expected to submit a
detailed course proposal and a bibli ography on a learning contract form avail able from the registrar's office. Required courses may not be taken through inde pendent study. Elective. INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOLOGY AND THEOLOGY Rosemead 's curri culum is distin gu ished by a series of seminars designed to investigate the mutual relationsh ips between theological and psychological concepts and data. These seminars consti tute an essential part of Rosemead train ing and offer students an opportunity to become involved in a creative app li cation of shared insights from these related disci plines. Each stud ent must take STP 500 and STP 721 o r 722 and five additi onal integration seminars. Completion of STP 721 or 722 is a prerequisite for all other integration seminars . (14 units are required.) STP 500 PSYCHOTHERAPY AND RELIGION ( 1) An introduction to the contributions a biblical und erstanding of human nature can make to the psychological practition er's understanding of the therapeutic pro cess. Special at tenti on is given to the re la tional dimension of human growth and development. Required of all first year stud ents. STP 705 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION (SAME AS SPY 605) (2) A survey of the psychology of reli gion research emphasizing both content and methodological issues. Topics covered include religiosity and mental health, mea sures of religiosity, rel igious deve lopment, correlates of religios ity and psychological aspects of conversion and other religious aspects. Prerequisites: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective .
STP 710 SIN AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (2))
An advanced seminar exp loring the concepts of sin and psychopatho logy. Includes a discussion of the nature and essence of psychopathology and the rela tionship of personal, parental and societal responsibil ity in personality development and functioning. Prerequisites: STP 500, 721 o r 722; SPY 515 and 615, STH 604 and permission of the instructo r. Elective.
STP 722 SYSTEMS OF INTEGRATION (3)
A critical evaluation of th e works o f specific theologians and psycho logists who have attempted to integrate the disci plines of psychology and theology. Attention is given to the approaches of
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