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 models 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 between psychology and Christianity.

Details:

1. 
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)
:

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What methods of knowing are appropriate for Christians and why (this will actually help you classify your approach)
;

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A thorough description of the model and how it views the relationship between psyc
hology and Christianity
;

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How your mo
del views the 
t
wo 
b
ooks
 concept
;

• 
Strengths of the model
;

• 
Limitations of the model
 (be sure to include critiques offered by those who hold other positions)
; and

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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.

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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.

7. 
If you need assistance, contact
 
The Online 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 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
:

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Make sure to use 
current 
APA format
.

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Do
 no
t assume that the format presented by the 
Jerry Falwell Library
 
search engine is correct
.

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Be sure to cite Entwistle, Johnson, and the Bible (but remember that the Bible does
 no
t appear in the References section)
.

• 
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 
B
lackboard
.