Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology: Theory, Research, and Practice

by Jeannine K. Brown, Jeannine K. Brown

Relational Integration of Psychology and Christian Theology offers an in-depth, interdisciplinary relational framework that integrates theology, psychology, and clinical and other applications. Building on existing models and debates about the relationship between psychology and theology, the authors provide a much-needed examination of the actual interpersonal dynamics of integration and its implications for training and clinical practice. Case studies from a variety of clinical and educational contexts illustrate and support the authors' model of relational integration. Using an approach that is sensitive to theological diversity and to social context, this book puts forward a theological and therapeutic framework that values diversity, the repairing of ruptures, and collaboration.

Genres: Theology

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 19, 2018

About the author

Jeannine K. Brown (PhD, Luther Seminary) is professor of New Testament and director of online programs at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has served as a translation consultant for the New International Version, Common English Bible, and New Century Version and is the author of The Gospels as Stories and two commentaries on Matthew. She also contributed to The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary and is a coeditor of the revised Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels.

Reviews

[Josh Babikian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful starting place for psychology and theology integration, but inaccessible and taxing to read.

Integration as hermeneutically informed, intercultural, embodied, developmental, relational, and ongoing—basically all I learned. Maybe I should read it again in five years when I understand more “big words”🙃.

[Moriah Conant · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has good thoughts on the integration of psychology and theology. However, the language feels overly academic and inaccessible at times (even for grad students in psych doctoral programs at a seminary).