This paper assignment asks students to articulate their view of the relationship between psychology and Christianity based on the course material. Students must classify their approach, discuss the strengths and limitations of the model, and reflect on factors that influenced their position. The paper should be 5 pages excluding references and follow APA format. It must include an introduction with a clear thesis, description of the chosen model, discussion of appropriate methods of knowing for Christians, analysis of the two books concept, and a conclusion.

1. Integration
Paper Instructions
Description:
This paper
is the capstone project of the course, and it will
describe
your approach to the relationship between psychology and
Christianity
.
You will classify your approach and note the strengths and
limitations of your view as well as reflect on different factors
that led to your position.
Purpose:
This course
has presented several
model
s
of the relationship between
Christian
faith and the discipline of psychology
. Your
view of the relationship between psychology and Christian
faith will guide
your
practice of psychology, both professionally and personally.
This paper provides an explicit avenue for you
to articulate a coherent view of the relationship betw
een psychology and Christianity.
Details:
1.

2. Papers will be graded on the quality of thinking, defense,
organization, clarity, and grammar…not on whether you agree
with the
instructor’s
position.
2.
Begin with an introductory paragraph that describes the
importance of examining the relationship between psychology
and Christianity. The last sentence of the introduction
must
be your thesis statement that guides the rest of your paper.
•
Example:
Upon consideration of the evidence from various disciplines of
study, it seems like the
allies
model best captures the relationship between psychological
science and Christian faith.
3.
In writing about your position (you
wi
ll need to classify your approach), be sure to touch on the
following
(and remember to cite Entwistle and Johnson when you use
their ideas)
:
•
What methods of knowing are appropriate for Christians and
why (this will actually help you classify your approach)
;
•
A thorough description of the model and how it views the
relationship between psyc
hology and Christianity
;
•

3. How your mo
del views the
t
wo
b
ooks
concept
;
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Strengths of the model
;
•
Limitations of the model
(be sure to include critiques offered by those who hold other
positions)
; and
•
Remember to use transition statements as you move from one
main idea to the next.
4.
End with a conclusion.
5.
Avoid using
1st
person.
•
Instead of saying “I think Christians should embrace
psychology,” say “Christians should embrace psychology.”
•
Instead of saying “My view corresponds with the Colonialist
position,” say “The Colonialist position seems strongest.”
6.
The
instructor
will not proofread papers, but it is acceptable for a friend to
proofread for clarity, grammar, and spelling.

4. 7.
If you need assistance, contact
The O
nline
Writing Center
.
Paper format:
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Paper text
must
be
5
pages,
excluding
references, title page, and abstract.
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Times New Roman, 12 point font, 1”
margins.
•
Sections
:
o
Title page
o
Abstract
on separate page, mentionin
g thesis and summary of the pap
er
. To get the maximum points, be sure to clearly mention the
thesis and provide a summary of the main ideas and

5. conclusions.
Tip:
It is often easier to
write
your abstrac
t
at
the end
of your paper
.
o
Body (5 pages)
: See above
o
References
:
▪
Make sure to use
current
APA format
.
▪
Do
no
t assume that the format presented by the
Jerry Falwell Library
search engine is correct
.
▪
Be sure to cite Entwistle, Johnson, and the Bible (but remember
that the Bible does
no
t appear in the References section)

6. .
•
Check the
current
APA
s
tyle
m
anual
for details.
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You must use M
icrosoft
Word
.
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S
ubmit
your paper
to SafeAssign i
n
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lackboard
.