Psychology & Christianity (PSY 325)
Term: Academic Year 2025-2026 Spring Term
Schedule
Tue-Thu, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM (1/13/2026 - 5/1/2026) Location: MAIN JORDE JH305
Description
This course is focused on the relationship between psychological science, psychological practice, Christian theory and Christian faith. Students will have the opportunity to explore psychological research and theory and Christian thought related to the following questions: How can we understand key psychological topics from both a psychological and a Christian perspective? How can we deal with tensions that arise from differences in people's core beliefs and values and conflicting conclusions about human nature? How can psychology and Christian faith mutually enrich each other? What are the various approaches for relating or integrating psychology and Christianity? What are common psychological challenges to growing in faithful practice? What parallels exist between contemporary moral psychology and early Christian scholars' insights on the impact of vices and virtues on character? Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.)