Personal and Professional Integration of Theology and Psycho…

Write an 8 page APA 7th edition paper on the integration of theology and psychology. This paper should reflect a personal and professional philosophy of integration informed by personal experience, clinical exposure, and scholarly literature. The paper should be ethical, well-researched, and properly cited.

General Requirements:

1. APA 7th Edition Compliance

• Double-spaced, 12-pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins
• Include Title Page, Abstract, and References (not included in page count)
• Use in-text citations correctly for all sources
• Minimum 10 sources:
• The Bible (any translation)
• At least 9 scholarly or professional sources (books, chapters, journals)
• Include page numbers for all print sources (verify editions)

1. Length

• Final submission: min 8 pages, excluding title, abstract, and references

1. Structure and Headings
2. The paper must include the following APA headings:
3. Title Page

• Title of paper
• Student name
• Course info

1. Abstract (150250 words)

• Summary of the papers purpose, key ideas, and approach

1. Section 1: Personal Background Experience with Integration

• Personal faith journey (including trauma, teenage pregnancy, homelessness, abuse, church experiences)
• Clinical/educational exposure to psychology
• How these experiences shaped your understanding of counseling

1. Section 2: The Need for and Critical Approach to Integration

• Reasons integration is necessary
• Ethical considerations (e.g., Corey, 2006)
• Tensions between psychology and theology
• Theological perspectives on the soul, development, and God-image (Greggo, 2005; Moriarty et al., 2006)

1. Section 3: Personal and Professional Philosophy of Integration

• How your personal experiences and clinical knowledge inform your philosophy
• How you incorporate ethics, assessment, and leadership (Frame, 2001; Hodge & Holtrop, 2005)
• Emphasis on holistic, spiritually informed counseling (Purdy & Dupey, 2005; Strawn, 2004; Tan, 1987)
• Discussion of hope and future professional goals

1. References

• Minimum 10 sources
• APA 7th formatting
• Verify DOIs and page numbers

Specific Instructions for the Rewrite

1. Use the attached draft as a foundation

• Keep personal story elements intact (faith journey, trauma, leadership, calling)
• Remove overly informal language or first-draft redundancies
• Expand scholarly support for each section

1. Incorporate quotes and citations

• Use at least 9 scholarly sources plus the Bible
• Include short direct quotes and paraphrase where possible
• Use in-text citations to support integration arguments, e.g., Integration requires respecting both psychological science and theological commitments (Hathaway & Yarhouse, 2021).

1. Integration Guidance

• Avoid simply narrating experiences; tie personal experiences to psychological theories and theological concepts
• Discuss God-image, attachment, spiritual assessment, and moral/affective formation
• Show how experiences informed your philosophy of integration

1. Style & Tone

• Professional, reflective, and academically rigorous
• Balance personal narrative with scholarly support
• Avoid over-reliance on quotes; paraphrase mostly

1. Technical Checks

• Correct APA 7th edition formatting
• Ensure double-spacing, proper headings, and reference alignment
• Verify all sources are accessible and accurate
• Check for grammar, sentence flow, and clarity

1. Optional Enhancements

• Add section subheadings if appropriate for clarity
• Include examples from clinical experience without violating confidentiality
• Discuss how integration informs leadership and supervision

Google link if needed

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JpO9xhD-wpYOHxjB28kY36BWhQ1ppUQjW9ClgDEvMNk/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.mk3rb5kyd1l6