AMCL 1999 - Beyond Rivalry- Psychology and Theolog

Craddock speaks on the grace and mercy of God, and how this applies to our attitudes to both ourselves and to God. He looks at some of the writings about the self. Craddock looks at the multi-facets of the self-concept. Craddock looks at the relationship between Biblical Theology and the understanding of the self. He looks at where we get our morals that we judge ourselves by, and where we should get them from. Talk is followed by questions.

Craddock speaks on the psychology and theology of leadership, and how they complement each other.

Craddock answers questions from the previous lecture. Craddock looks at the theology of marital structure and order. He gives a description of both the hierarchy and egalitarian views of marriage, without arguing for one position. Craddock then examines both the implications and cautions in how we apply the theology, as well as making some suggestions for application. Sound is muffled

Craddock answers questions from earlier talks. He gives a summary of the previous talk. 1. Encourage people to explore their attitudes and clarify how we make judgements about ourselves 2. How we receive insights about ourselves 3. The insight grid 4. How our values impact on our understanding of and relationship with God 5. Application for pastoral care 6. Working with the past - insight from recovered memories.

Craddock outlines his aims for the week : Examine the main forms that a relationship between psychology and theology can take. Identify the most constructive form of relationship between psychology and theology. Argue in favour of complementarity over integration and what these terms mean. In this lecture Craddock defines both terms and explains why he argues in favour of complementarity.