HSCO 500 EXAM REVIEW AND SOLUTIONS
2026
◉ Many who subscribe to the Enemies model (Christian Combatants
version) believe what? Answer: Counseling is the church's
responsibility and should not be done by psychiatrists or
psychologists
◉ Psychology and theology both use what methodology in their
disciplines? Answer: Rational inquiry
◉ According to Entwistle, an integration problem for both scientists
and theologians is what? Answer: Scientists have only marginal
knowledge of theology, and theologians have minimal knowledge of
science, so there is a need for integration enthusiasts to develop a
dual-disciplinary expertise.
◉ Consider the following: Psychology highlights the awareness of
multiple determinants of behavior (genetics, social environment,
reinforcement history, etc.). This might help us understand why one
individual struggles with certain sins while the same sins are not
tempting for another individual. Then too, theology reminds us of
the pervasiveness of sin and that while each individual may struggle
with different types of sin, we all struggle with sin in some form.
This example of the interaction between psychology and theology
, interaction illustrates which model in Entwistle's book? Answer:
Allies
◉ According to Entwistle, what is the most significant principle that
allows for dialogue and interaction between psychology and
theology? Answer: The unity of truth or underlying unity
◉ Imagine that Albert Ellis has a recent conversion experience
which radically changes his outlook on religion. Even though he now
believes that religion is a valuable area of study, he also thinks that
both psychology and religion need to remain separate fields of
academic discipline. His position now is that clients who enter
counseling talking about spiritual issues need to be referred to
pastors or religious counselors, while clients that are talking about
emotional issues need to be seen by secular counselors. Ellis is now
embracing which position of Entwistle's models of integration?
Answer: The neutral parties model
◉ Which of Entwistle's models best describes the approach of
Liberty University's graduate counseling program? Answer: Allies
◉ What are the eight points in the "Reasons for Forgiveness Scale"?
Answer: 1. Forgiveness helps me get on with my life.
2. I want to keep peace in our relationship.
3. I understand why s/he did it.
2026
◉ Many who subscribe to the Enemies model (Christian Combatants
version) believe what? Answer: Counseling is the church's
responsibility and should not be done by psychiatrists or
psychologists
◉ Psychology and theology both use what methodology in their
disciplines? Answer: Rational inquiry
◉ According to Entwistle, an integration problem for both scientists
and theologians is what? Answer: Scientists have only marginal
knowledge of theology, and theologians have minimal knowledge of
science, so there is a need for integration enthusiasts to develop a
dual-disciplinary expertise.
◉ Consider the following: Psychology highlights the awareness of
multiple determinants of behavior (genetics, social environment,
reinforcement history, etc.). This might help us understand why one
individual struggles with certain sins while the same sins are not
tempting for another individual. Then too, theology reminds us of
the pervasiveness of sin and that while each individual may struggle
with different types of sin, we all struggle with sin in some form.
This example of the interaction between psychology and theology
, interaction illustrates which model in Entwistle's book? Answer:
Allies
◉ According to Entwistle, what is the most significant principle that
allows for dialogue and interaction between psychology and
theology? Answer: The unity of truth or underlying unity
◉ Imagine that Albert Ellis has a recent conversion experience
which radically changes his outlook on religion. Even though he now
believes that religion is a valuable area of study, he also thinks that
both psychology and religion need to remain separate fields of
academic discipline. His position now is that clients who enter
counseling talking about spiritual issues need to be referred to
pastors or religious counselors, while clients that are talking about
emotional issues need to be seen by secular counselors. Ellis is now
embracing which position of Entwistle's models of integration?
Answer: The neutral parties model
◉ Which of Entwistle's models best describes the approach of
Liberty University's graduate counseling program? Answer: Allies
◉ What are the eight points in the "Reasons for Forgiveness Scale"?
Answer: 1. Forgiveness helps me get on with my life.
2. I want to keep peace in our relationship.
3. I understand why s/he did it.
