ABOUT THE CLASS

1 Peter 5:7 states,

“Let him have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you”,

and Phil. 4:13 states,

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength”.

How apropos these verses are as we explore the world of psychology from a Biblical worldview; understanding that it is not by our might or by our power but by the Lord’s spirit (Zechariah 4:6) that we are able to heal and make changes in our lives.  

In this class we will not only be studying the topic of psychology but learning how to approach psychology from a Christian perspective; understanding that the Bible is our inspiration and authority for all our studies.

Our textbook was written by Dr. Tim Rice, who holds a Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree and is also a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

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CLASSROOM GOALS:

1. Participation is paramount!  Come to learn, share, grow and understand the people God created!

2. Discussion of our weekly readings.

3. Bi-weekly quizzes, year-end exam.

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PSYCHOLOGY HOMEWORK:

1. Weekly readings from our textbook, additional books or other materials provided.

2. Weekly/bi-weekly study guide completion.

3. For AP or CLEP: Weekly/bi-weekly essay questions. 

 **This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement (AP) or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.

   4. Additional projects: Clifton Strengths (Strengths Finder) and a family genogram.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Psychology A Christian Perspective High School Edition, 2015, (not the homeschool edition).  Dr. Tim Rice. 

2. Psychology: A Christian Perspective High School Edition Teacher’s Guide, 2018 (not the homeschool edition). Dr. Tim Rice  
   **Please note our textbook only covers 15 weeks and this is a 30-week course so we will supplement with the other listed books.

• Can buy both books in a set HERE​

1. Your Amazing Brain (The Epic Illustrated Guide), Jessica Sinarski.  (This can be either in book or e-book format). 

2. Clifton Strengths for Students, 2017, by Gallup. (needs to be a new book with the access code unopened in the back of the book)

3. Optional: A Family Genogram Workbook (2016) by Galindo, Boomer, Reagan