| Abstract: | Comments that there seems to be some general agreement among American psychologists that psychology can and should make a significant contribution to professional education. In 1952, the APA Education and Training Board asked some pertinent questions (American Psychologist, 1952, 7, 3-6) relative to psychology's relationship to the other professions. In a recent analysis of 80 theological school catalogues, it was found that over 400 courses were offered which were strongly psychological in nature. These courses ranged all the way from courses in the psychology of religion to clinical pastoral training in general and mental hospitals. Certainly for those psychologists who honestly believe that their discipline has an important contribution to make to all other professions, the contemporary interest in psychology manifested by theological schools is a real challenge and a significantly potential opportunity for American psychologists. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
