COU546 Psychological Disorders
This course will provide students with insights into the physical and spiritual nature of psychological disorders. Students will be better equipped to discuss the value of Scripture, psychology, and psychiatry in the life of believers. The course will examine specific psychological disorders from a scientific and biblical perspective. This course will help students distinguish between problems from brain disorders and sin that is rooted in our heart, while also demonstrating how there is interplay between both. God created everyone as spirit embodied beings in His image. Having greater understanding regarding the nuances of these two factors will provide better compassionate and competent care to those facing complex problems and psychological disorders.
Credits: 3
Student learning outcomes
- Identify common symptoms and categories of psychological disorders.
- Distinguish between psychological problems influenced by brain-based or biological factors versus spiritual or sin factors.
- Develop a Biblical/Christian psychology perspective for helping individuals with psychological disorders.
- Assess how various psychological and spiritual factors impact individuals and their circumstances.
- Provide compassionate and competent care for those facing complex problems and situations.