You will
complete a book review of Psychology,
Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by McMinn that consists
of 4 sections, each with a current APA heading. Use the provided template which
has a correct title page, headings, and examples of in-text citations, and
reference page (McMinn listed as the reference). You will not use any
additional sources for this paper.
Summary (25 points)
The McMinn book can be divided into 2 broad
“parts.” The first part comprises chapters 1–2 and in those chapters, McMinn
lays down a foundationfor the rest
of the book. In your summary of the first 2 chapters, explain the essential
elements in McMinn’s approach to the integration of psychology, theology, and
spirituality into counseling. If you had to identify the most important
concepts in McMinn’s foundation, what would they be? Present your points
clearly, with ideas organized by paragraphs. The second part of the book
comprises the applicationchapters (chapters
3–8). In your summary of these chapters, identify the most important elements
of each chapter that best characterize McMinn’s approach to integration.
Consider using a separate paragraph for the summary points from each of the
chapters. For length, the first section of your paper should be the longest section
(1–2+ pages suggested).
Personal Reflection (10 points)
We often remember what speaks to us
personally. Pick out a few concepts from McMinn that most resonated with you
and tell us why they touched you personally. Make sure you provide a clear
tie-in to a main point from McMinn. Do not just tell a personal story prompted
by secondary points – stick to the main ideas. Make this section approximately 1
page.
Analysis (10 points)
What did you find truly unique about
McMinn’s approach? What was most helpful? What suggestions from McMinn will be
most difficult to utilize in your own counseling? In this section, pick out 3–5
unique ideas (generally not found in every other book on Christian counseling)
and explain why you found them unique, or difficult, absolutely essential, or
impossible to apply, etc. Highlight the 3–5 unique points to make them obvious
to the reader and make this section approximately1 page.What you write
in this section must exhibit that you read this book thoughtfully.
Application (25 points)
Think of how you would apply concepts
from this book to your work as a human services counselor. First, briefly describe
the setting in which you will most likely work (or presently do work)—community
services agency, hospital, adoption agency, church counseling center, probation
office, etc. Then for your particular agency, list at least 5 important
concepts from McMinn that you most likely will apply in your work on that
setting. Briefly explain how you would apply McMinn’s concepts. Why did you
choose those particular concepts? You could also explain the challenges you
might face as you seek to integrate psychology/theology/spirituality into your
human services counseling. In this section, provide a numbered list of
concepts. This section should be approximately 1 or more pages.
Keep in mind
that while the template with correct and current APA formatting is provided,
you must present your ideas using professional (graduate level) writing. Writing
quality and APA will count for 30 points of your total. Note that page length
is suggested; you will not be penalized for going over the suggested length
unless the longer length reveals poor writing. Sections shorter than the
suggested length may indicate inadequate content.
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