Fall, Spring, Summer. A social, historic and demographic analysis of ethnic groups. The study is designed to examine the complex patterns of each group as they respond to contemporary issues and to the dilemmas which are common to man. Conservative and liberal views are contrasted within a Biblical framework. Psychological Testing A survey of some of the most common psychological tests in clinical and instructional use today.
Attention is given to the structure and use of psychological tests.
Students receive experience in the construction, administration, scoring, and interpretation of evaluation instruments for clinical purposes. A study of the nature and causes of personality disorders as reflected in the major theories and current research regarding human personality. Fall, odd-numbered years. This course includes a survey of the major approaches to and issues in relating psychology to Christianity. Psychology and Christianity will be compared in relation to their views of the nature of the human being, the sources of truth, sin and psychopathology, change and sanctification, and other factors.