CO 801B INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR Dr. Pablo Polischuk / Dr. Raymond Pendleton Spring 2016 Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30 A.M.

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1 CO 801B INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR Dr. Pablo Polischuk / Dr. Raymond Pendleton Spring 2016 Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30 A.M. The Integration Seminar focuses upon the diverse angles from which both fields Theology and Psychology render descriptive, analytical and prescriptive aspects as these pertain to the human being. Ontological, epistemological and teleological aspects are considered, as to engage in integrative efforts based upon principles derived from both disciplines. It is hoped that such integrative efforts will constitute the basis for praxis along therapeutic endeavors. The format of the course emphasizes lecture presentations and interactive discussions. These lectures and active dialogues around the issue of integration of Biblical, theological, and psychological thought, regarded as being the heart of the MACO Program at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. The course focuses on three main topics, outlined in the following format: I. The Meaning of Suffering January 26 February 2 February 9 February 16 February 23 Dr. William Spencer Biblical Perspective Dr. Kirsten Sanders Theological Perspective READING WEEK No Class Reflection paper #1 due II. Agents of Change: Word, Community and Spirit February 23 Dr. David Gill Theological Perspective March 1 Dr. Doug Stuart Biblical Perspective??? March 8 Dr. Pablo Polischuk March 29 Reflection paper #2 due III. Sanctification and Maturity March 15 March 22 March 29 April 5 April 12 April 19 April 26 (Exam week) READING WEEK No Class Dr. Aida Spencer Biblical Perspective Dr. Jack Davis Theological Perspective Dr. Pendleton (Open discussion on all topics) Open Discussion Reflection paper #3 and Reading Log due FORMAT: The course meets on Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30 A.M. and it breaks down as follows: Lecture by presenter 55 minutes; questions and open discussion 30 minutes All three presenters for each topic are asked to be present to dialogue when possible.

2 TEXTBOOKS: Required: Johnson, E. (Ed.) (2010). Psychology & Christianity: Five Views. IVP Academic. ISBN-10: ; ISBN-13: Entwistle, D. N. (2010). Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration. 2nd Edition. Wipf & Stock. ISBN-13: ; ISBN-10: Recommended: Bube, Richard. (1994). Putting it all together: Seven patterns for relating science and the Christian faith. Landham, MD: University Press of America. Jeeves, M. (2006). Human Nature: Reflection on the Integration of Psychology and Christianity. Templeton Foundation Press. McMinn, M. R. & Phillips, T. R. (2001). Care for the Soul: Exploring the Intersection of Psychology & Theology. Intervarsity Press. McMinn, Mark R. (1996). Psychology theology and spirituality in Christian Counseling. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House PAPERS: A reflection paper is due at the end of each of the topics being presented. This is not a formal research paper but is instead based upon the materials presented in class, selected readings and student s personal reflections. Nevertheless, the student needs to cite references supporting the assertions made in the narrative content of the assignment. The length of the paper is 5-7 pages plus bibliography; written in APA style. READING: Each faculty presenter will suggest several pertinent references, which will assist the student reflecting on the subjects presented. Students are expected to read materials related to the topics presented in the lectures. A reading log should be kept showing the books read and the cumulative number of pages. Since this a one-half credit course, the reading requirement is 1000 pages. Books suggested by each lecturer are, whenever possible, available on reserve shelves. Students should pay particular attention to reading in areas with which they have less familiarity. ASSESSMENT:

3 Each of three papers represents 30%, and the Reading Log 10% of the final grade. CONTACT: Dr. Polischuk is the instructor for this semester. He may be contacted at or at His Byington fellow is Jessi Joo, and she may be contacted at

4 BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SUGGESTED READING The Meaning of Suffering Dr. William Spencer Jones, E.S. (1993). Christ and human suffering. Los Angeles: Abingdon Press. Kaiser, W. (1982). Biblical approach to personal suffering. Chicago: Moody Press. White, J. (1990). Magnificent obsession: The joy of Christian commitment. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. Practical Books Buffard, R. (1988). Counseling and the demonic. Irving, TX: Word Publishers. MacNutt, F. (1977). Power to heal. Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria. Price, E. (1982). Getting through the night: Finding your way after the loss of a loved one. New York: Dial Press. Tengborn, M. (1981). Help for bereaved parents. St. Louis: Concordia. Watson, D. (1984). Fear no evil: One man deals with terminal illness. Wheaton, IL: Harold Shaw. Spencer, Aida & William, (1994). Joy through the night: Biblical resources for suffering people, Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. Dr. Kirsten Sanders Billings, J. Todd, (2015). Rejoicing in Lament. ISBN-13: Aden, L. & Benner, G. (1989). Counseling and the Human Predicament: A Study of Sin, Guilt, and Forgiveness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. Frankl, V.E. (1963). Mans Search for Meaning. Kaiser, W. (1982). Biblical Approach to Personal Suffering. Chicago: Moody Press. Lasch, C. (1978). The Culture Of Narcissism: American Life in an Age of Diminishing Expectations. New York: Norton. Lewis, C.S. (1961). A Grief Observed. London: Faber.

5 Lewis, C.S. (1962). The Problem of Pain. New York: McMillian Smith, D. (1990). Integrative Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to the Methods And Principles of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. Spencer A. B. & Spencer W. D. Joy Through the Night: Biblical Resources for Suffering People. Intervarsity Press. Yancey, P. (1999). Where is God When it Hurts? Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. AGENTS OF CHANGE: WORD, SPIRIT, & COMMUNITY Dr. Pablo Polischuk Burgess, S. M., (1984). The Holy Spirit: Ancient Christian traditions.. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishing. Bruner, F.D. (1970). Theology of the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids, MI.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing. Decker, E.E., Jr. (2002). Journal of Psychology and Christianity. 21(1), p Fee, G. D. God s empowering presence: The Holy Spirit in the letters of Paul, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishing. Fee, G. D. Paul, the Spirit and the people of God. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishing. Gilbert, M.G. & Bock, R.T.(1988). The Holy Spirit and counseling, volume II. Peabody, MA.: Hendrickson publishing. Llyod-Jones, M. (1997). Great doctrines of the Bible. Volume 2: God and the Holy Spirit. Wheaton, IL.: Crossway books. Lloyd-Jones, M. (1992). Baptism and ggfts of the Spirit. Grand Rapids, MI.: Baker Books. Dr. David Gill Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. (1978). Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community. Gill, David. (2000). Becoming Good: Building Moral Character. InterVarsity Press. Hauerwas, Stanley. A Community of Character.. Harperone, San Francisco, CA. ISBN# SANCTIFICATION AND MATURITY Carter, J.D. (1983). Maturity, In H.N. Maloney (Ed.), Wholeness and holiness. Grand Rapids,

6 MI: Baker Books. Gould, R. (1978). Transformations: Growth and change in adult life. New York: Simon and Schuster. Kirwan, W.T. (1984). Biblical concepts for Christian counseling: A case for integrating psychology and theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books. Loder, J.E. (1981). The transforming moment: Understanding convictional experiences. San Francisco, CA: Harper and Row. Sall, M.J. (1977). Faith, psychology and Christian maturity. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing. Valliant, G.E. (1977). Adaptations to life. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. Dr. Aida Spencer James Fowler. (1981). Stages of Faith: the psychology of human development & the quest for meaning. San Francisco: Harper & Row. Dr. Jack Davis Fairlie, Henry (1979). The seven deadly sins today. Notre Dame, IN: University of Notre Dame Press. Lovelace, Richard (1979). Dynamics of spiritual life: An evangelical theology of renewal. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. Packer, J.I. (1990). A quest for godliness: The puritan vision of the Christian life. Wheaton, IL: Crossing Books. Plantinga, Cornelius (1995). Not the way it s supposed to be. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans. Tanqueray, A. A Spiritual Life. Wallace, Ronald. Calvin s Doctrine of Christian Life. Wesley, John. A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. Willard, Dallas (1991). The spirit of the disciplines. San Francisco: Harper Press.