Psychology: Integration of Psychology and Theology (RSTP)

Courses

RSTP 601 - Integration I: Foundations of Integration Credits 3

A theology of the goal, rationale, methods, models, and domains of integration. Vocation of psychologist within God’s kingdom purposes. Overview of theological topics and introduction to their interface with psychological knowledge. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.

RSTP 602 - Integration II: Clinical Integration Credits 3

This course explores the knowledge, concepts, and models of integration as it relates to the practical world of clinical work and relationships. Emphasis in this course is on the emergent properties of spirituality, faith, religious belief, and theology as they intersect with emotional and relational processes in the clinical setting. This will involve students exploring the areas of hermeneutics, ethics/values, their own Christian tradition, and their personal development in order to foster clinical resilience. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.

RSTP 603 - Integration III: Relational Integration Credits 3

The course will provide an overview of the field of spiritual formation from an attachment theory lens. The goal is to help students integrate concepts from attachment theory and related psychological theories with the field of spiritual formation, as well as to promote their own psychological-spiritual formation at a personal-experiential level. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.

RSTP 746 - Selected Topics and Issues in Integration Credits 2-3

Occasional seminars are offered under this course designation with focus on some contemporary integration issue, controversy or special research interest. Note(s): Elective; may be retaken for credit. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.

RSTP 760 - Independent Study Credits 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 the appropriate form available from the Office of the Registrar. Note(s): Required courses may not be taken through independent study; elective. Grade Mode: A.
Restriction(s): Must be Rosemead Sch of Psychology; and Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
Repeat Limit (total number of credits): 6.

RSTP 770 - Special Topics in Integration Credits 1-3

Occasional seminars are offered under this course description that specifically identify current issues relevant to the integration of theology and psychology. This designation is to be used for 1–4 day courses offered at various times per year. Note(s): Elective; may be retaken for credit. Grade Mode: C.
Restriction(s): Must be Graduate Level or Doctoral Level.
Repeat Limit (after first attempt): 10.