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duct an in-depth review of one theo- retical perspective. Prerequisite: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 760 Independent Study (J.3) 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 sub- mit a detailed course proposal and a bib- liography on a learning contract form avai lable from the registrar's office. Required courses may not be taken through independent study. Elective. lntercultural Studies Students can apply up to six units of the following courses toward the psychology graduation requirement. Course descriptions are given under the School of ln tercultural Studies section of the catalog. SCL 520 Interpersonal and Intercultural Adjustment SCL 550 Christianity and Culture SCL 561 Topics in Applied Cu ltural Anthropology SCL 562 Culture Change SCL563 Sex Roles in Society SCL 622 lntercultural Communication SCL 702 Social Organization

and spiritual perspectives on the self. It also considers the historical transition from focusing on the soul to the con· temporary focusing on the self. Prereq· uisites: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 741 Gudt, Conscience and Sociafization (2) Adiscussion of gui lt and conscience, including both biblical and psychological theories on the origins of gui lt and con- science and the expressions of these theo- 1ies in therapy. Prerequisite: STP 500, 721 or 722; commencement of individual didactic and STH 603 and 604. Elective. STP 742 Anger, Aggression and Hostility (2) A consideration of anger and related emotions and behaviors, including the catharsis hypotheses and aggression in fantasy. Prerequisite: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 744 lntegrotion ond Therapy (2) The focus of this seminar is on "expli cit integration " in psychother• apy. The distinctives of the Christian therapist and his therapeutic concep- tual iza ti on sand intervention are examined. (Course may be repeated with different emphasis.) Prerequi- site: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 74S Moturity: Psychological and Theological Perspectives (2) Various approaches to the concept of maturity are reviewed, including the

psychological, biblical and devotional. Amajor focus is placed on the similari· ties and differences between biblical and psychological maturity as seen by such integration theorists as Carter, Clines, Grounds and Oakland. Prereq- uisite: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 746 Selected Topics and Issues in Integration (2) Occasional seminars are offered under this course designation with focus on some contemporary integra- tion issue, cont roversy or spec ial research interest. Prerequisite: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 748 Christian Community (2) Astudy of the potential impact of the church as a social system upon the growth and matu1ity of its members. Pre- requisite: STP 500, 721 or 722; STH 604 and pennission of instructor. Elective. STP 749 Values in Psychotherapy (2) Aconsideration of the role of values in the psychotherapy process. Includes discussion of the presence and impact of the implicit and expl icit va lues of both therapist and cl ient. Prerequi- site: STP 500, 721 or 722. EleCLive. STP 7S0 Perspectives on Human Nature (2) Acritical examination of various theo- logical and psychological anthropolo- gies. Each student is expected to con-

STP 722 Systems of lntegrotion (3) A critical evaluation of the works of specific theologians and psychologists who have attempted to integrate the disciplines of psychology and theology. Attention is given to the approaches of such theorists as Browning, Crabb, Narramore, Rizutto and Tournier. Prerequisites: STH 521, 522 and 603. Required of Ph.D., Psy.D. STP 730 Missions and Mental Health (2) Astudy of the contributions psycholo- gists can make to the missionary enter- prise. Special consideration is given to the selection, preparation and evaluation of missionary candidates. Unique cross- cultural adjustment issues facing mission· ary families are also discussed. Prerequi- sites: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 731 Theological Contributions to the Practice of Therapy (2) A consideration of scriptural passages and theological doctrines relating to a variety of clinical problems and issues. Includes a biblical discussion of topics such as identity, self esteem, guilt, anger, depression, anxiety and assertiveness. Prerequisites: STP 500, 721 or 722. Elective. STP 73S Perspectives on the Self (3) This covers an overview of philosophic, theological, psychological, cross-cultural

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