PSYC 365 -Philosophical Anthropology Thread Assignment

PSYC 365 -Philosophical Anthropology Thread

PSYC 365 -Philosophical Anthropology Thread

DISCUSSION BOARD 1 INSTRUCTIONS:

*Reply to the following classmate’s post in 500 words, EXCLUDING references.

*You must use current APA format.

*You must cite the Bible and integrate Biblical texts and concepts in your response.

*You must cite the textbooks:

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 9781498223485.

Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828487.

*AND at least 1 peer-reviewed scholarly journal article in the response.

*A references section must be included.

****Paper MUST be written from a Christian point of view and have Biblical references and context.

******* Please use this as your title: PSYC 365 Response to DB 1

Topic: Epistemology Thread: Define epistemology and describe the 3 models of how certain we are that our perceptions mirror reality. Which position do you hold, and why? What are the different methods of knowing (see Entwistle chapter 5)? What are the limitations of these (or any) methods of knowing? What methods of knowing are appropriate for Christians, and why?

DISCUSSION BOARD 2 INSTRUCTIONS:

*Reply to the following classmate’s post in 500 words, EXCLUDING references.

*You must use current APA format.

*You must cite the Bible and integrate Biblical texts and concepts in your response.

*You must cite the textbooks:

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 9781498223485.

Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828487.

*AND at least 1 peer-reviewed scholarly journal article in the response.

*A references section must be included.

****Paper MUST be written from a Christian point of view and have Biblical references and context.

******* Please use this as your title: PSYC 365 Response to DB 2

Topic: Philosophical Anthropology Thread: Define philosophical anthropology and compare the psychological and theological understandings of philosophical anthropology. Identify several distinct contributions offered by psychology that are absent (not offered in detail) from Christian theology. Identify several distinct contributions offered by Christian theology that are absent (or not offered in detail) from psychology. Are psychological and theological perspectives on philosophical anthropology ultimately opposed to and irreconcilable with each other, or can they be reconciled? Defend your answer. PSYC 365 -Philosophical Anthropology Thread.

DISCUSSION BOARD 3 INSTRUCTIONS:

*Reply to the following classmate’s post in 500 words, EXCLUDING references.

*You must use current APA format.

*You must cite the Bible and integrate Biblical texts and concepts in your response.

*You must cite the textbooks:

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 9781498223485.

Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828487.

*AND at least 1 peer-reviewed scholarly journal article in the response.

*A references section must be included.

****Paper MUST be written from a Christian point of view and have Biblical references and context.

******* Please use this as your title: PSYC 365 Response to DB 3

Topic: Enemies and Spies

Entwistle asserts: “those with whom we disagree often have things to teach us… [we must] ask ourselves what is to be learned and appreciated” from those with whom we disagree. Identify at least 3 things that you appreciate/can learn from those who hold the secular combatants’ or Christian combatants’ versions of the Enemies model. 

DISCUSSION BOARD 4 INSTRUCTIONS:

*Reply to the following classmate’s post in 500 words, EXCLUDING references.

*You must use current APA format.

*You must cite the Bible and integrate Biblical texts and concepts in your response.

*You must cite the textbooks:

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 9781498223485.

Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828487.

*AND at least 1 peer-reviewed scholarly journal article in the response.

*A references section must be included.

****Paper MUST be written from a Christian point of view and have Biblical references and context.

******* Please use this as your title: PSYC 365 Response to DB 4

Topic: Colonialism and Neutral Parties

Entwistle distinguishes between scriptural authority and theological interpretation. Do you agree? Why might this distinction be important? Support your view with an example.

DISCUSSION BOARD 5 INSTRUCTIONS:

*Reply to the following classmate’s post in 500 words, EXCLUDING references.

*You must use current APA format.

*You must cite the Bible and integrate Biblical texts and concepts in your response.

*You must cite the textbooks:

Entwistle, D. (2015). Integrative approaches to psychology and Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN: 9781498223485.

Johnson, E. (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828487.

*AND at least 1 peer-reviewed scholarly journal article in the response.

*A references section must be included.

****Paper MUST be written from a Christian point of view and have Biblical references and context.

******* Please use this as your title: PSYC 365 Response to DB 5

Topic: Allies and Transformational Psychology

Entwistle noted that “theological reflection typically focuses more on God’s workings in the world,” while “psychological reflection typically focuses more on the workings of God’s world.” What implications does this have for the relationship between psychology and Christianity?