Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

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.
Prerequisite: RSTP 721. Elective.
rstP 735 Perspectives on the self ........................................................3
This covers an overview of philosophic, theological, psycho-
logical, cross-cultural and spiritual perspectives on the self. It
also considers the historical transition from focusing on the
soul to the contemporary focusing on the self. Prerequisite:
RSTP 721. Elective.
rstP 741 Guilt, Conscience & socialization ......................................2
A discussion of guilt and conscience, including both bibli-
cal and psychological theories on the origins of guilt and
conscience and the expressions of these theories in therapy.
Prerequisite: RSTH 604. Elective.
rstP 742 anger, aggression & hostility .............................................2
A consideration of anger and related emotions and behaviors,
including the catharsis hypotheses and aggression in fantasy.
Prerequisite: RSTP 721. Elective.
rstP 744 integration & Therapy ............................................................2
The focus of this seminar is on “explicit integration” in
psychotherapy. The distinctives of the Christian therapist
and therapeutic conceptualizations and intervention are
examined. (Course may be repeated with different emphasis.)
Prerequisite: RSTP 721; permission of instructor. Elective.
rstP 745 maturity: Psychological
& Theological Perspectives ..................................................2
Various approaches to the concept of maturity are reviewed,
including the psychological, biblical and devotional. A major
focus is placed on the similarities and differences between
biblical and psychological maturity as seen by integration
theorists. Prerequisite: RSTP 721. Elective.
rstP 746 selected Topics & issues in integration ....................... 2–3
Occasional seminars are offered under this course designa-
tion with focus on some contemporary integration issue,
controversy or special research interest. Prerequisite: RSTP 721.
Elective.
rstP 748 Christian Community.............................................................2
A study of the potential impact of the church as a social
system upon the growth and maturity of its members. Prereq-
uisite: RSTH 604. Elective.
rstP 749 Values in Psychotherapy .......................................................2
A consideration of the role of values in the psychotherapy
process. Includes discussion of the presence and impact of
the implicit and explicit values of both therapist and client.
Prerequisite: RSTP 721. Elective.
rstP 750 Perspectives on human nature .........................................2
A critical examination of various theological and psychologi-
cal anthropologies. Each student is expected to conduct an
in-depth review of one theoretical perspective. Prerequisite:
RSTP 721. Elective.
rstP 760 independent study ............................................................ 1–3
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 submit a detailed course proposal and a
bibliography on a learning contract form available from the
registrar’s office. Required courses may not be taken through
independent study. Elective.
I n t e r C U lt U r a l s t U d I e s ( I s C l)
Students can apply up to six units of the following courses toward
the psychology graduation requirement. These courses are not
substitutes for required Rosemead courses. Course descriptions are
given under the School of Intercultural Studies section of the catalog.
IsCl 520 interpersonal & intercultural adjustment
IsCl 561 Topics in Cultural anthropology
IsCl 563 Gender roles in international settings
IsCl 622 intercultural Communication
IsCl 702 social organization
IsCl 725 Cultural Continuity & Change
IsCl 747 Christianity & Culture
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