{"product_id":"integrating-psychology-and-faith-models-for-christian-engagement-paperback","title":"Integrating Psychology and Faith: Models for Christian Engagement - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Moes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBlake Riek\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook updates the conversation about models of psychology and faith integration, helping students understand the range of options for Christian engagement. Drawing from themes developed in Paul Moes's well-received \u003ci\u003eExploring Psychology and Christian Faith\u003c\/i\u003e (coauthored with Donald J. Tellinghuisen), \u003ci\u003eIntegrating Psychology and Faith \u003c\/i\u003edevelops a set of worldview dimensions that serve to organize a variety of psychology-faith integration models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul Moes and Blake Riek\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eset forth principles and themes and establish historical context to help students explore where different views fit on a continuum of approaches to integration and understand the perspectives of other Christians in the field of psychology. In this way, students come to better understand the organizing principles for various views about psychology that they encounter. The book also shows how theological traditions and positions shape views on natural science, social science, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A particularly fresh, engaging, and accessible exploration\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book helps readers understand the range of options for integrating faith and psychology, allowing them to explore where various views fit on a continuum of approaches to integration and to understand the perspectives of other Christians in the field of psychology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kudos to Paul Moes and Blake Riek for gifting students with a big-idea book--a lucid synopsis of the philosophical, psychological, and theological perspectives that frame our thinking about psychology and faith. Read this, and you will better understand your own worldview.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid G. Myers\u003c\/b\u003e, Hope College, coauthor of \u003ci\u003ePsychology\u003c\/i\u003e; author of \u003ci\u003eA Friendly Letter to Skeptics and Atheists: Musings on Why God Is Good and Faith Isn't Evil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A particularly fresh, engaging, and accessible exploration of how to thoughtfully and humbly engage psychological research and practice. The writing is crisp, and the text is focused and brief without sacrificing nuance. Rather than being prescriptive or preachy, the authors address the strengths and weaknesses of multiple perspectives, encouraging readers to think for themselves and giving them the tools to do so. I would readily use this book to engage all my students, including those from other faith traditions or none.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eHeather Looy\u003c\/b\u003e, The King's University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a brief, succinct, and well-written introduction to the major models and worldviews for the integration of Christian faith and psychology. It covers philosophical foundations or worldviews related to natural science, human nature, contemporary psychology and religion, and models of integration in a helpful and clear way. Highly recommended!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eSiang-Yang Tan\u003c\/b\u003e, Fuller Theological Seminary; author of \u003ci\u003eCounseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Moes\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Texas Christian University) is professor of psychology at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHe previously taught at Dordt College for eighteen years. He writes about Christian approaches to understanding brain function, personal responsibility, and human nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlake Riek \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, University of Delaware) is professor of psychology at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has taught since 2007. His two major lines of research are the psychology of forgiveness and prejudice and bias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51991816831277,"sku":"9781540964755","price":25.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/400dBvxsvT9781540964755.webp?v=1776318634","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/integrating-psychology-and-faith-models-for-christian-engagement-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}