Basic Christian Theology and Strategies for Integrating Theology into

Person-Centered Counseling



Basic Christian Theology and Strategies for Integrating Theology into

Person-Centered Counseling

Introduction

Religion is the most important part of an individual's life that has a very strong influence over every aspect of life. This is the reason that all over the world religion and theology is always used as a means to heal the body and soul of an individual. This diverts the attention of psychologists to use the religion in the treatment of emotional and psychological problems. Christianity is one of the most global religious traditions in the world and is also the largest. Although it is associated with the culture of Europe and America, the numerical balance tipped in the late 20th century with the growth of the Christian population in other parts of the world (Wells, 2010). In the 21st century, the majority of the world's Christians are in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. With such a diverse population in continuous existence for more than 2,000 years, general descriptions can only have limited value. The obvious central and essential element in Christianity is Jesus Christ, the leading figure of the tradition. The particular forms, features, and role of Christ vary considerably; where there is some agreement, the membership has aggregated into denominations. Disagreements as to the necessary features of Christianity between self-professed Christians can constitute issues on the actual scope of Christianity (Wells, 2010). Divisions have developed over matters of perception, culture, and doctrine as well as practice. Where there are issues of peer acceptance, self-definition may be a wholly inadequate basis to objectively determine who is a practicing Christian. In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, Christians see the replication and the realization of all the salvific events in Jewish history (McGrath, 1993).

Discussion

Person Centered Counseling

Person centered counseling is the counseling technique which involves the technique of assisting a person to develop self awareness and strength of his personality and character. Person centered counseling is also known as client-centered therapy and Rogerian psychotherapy; it involves different method and strategies to assist the patient in seeking solutions to their problems. Initially this type of counseling was based on the psychological and behavioral approaches but later it involves Christina theology and beliefs to cure the suffering humanity. This type of therapy was designed by Carl Rogers it involves the general techniques of listening to the client, assisting him in stating their problems, understanding their problems and then guiding them to the solution of their problems. In most of the cases it is consider as the most important aspect that the therapists use.

Christians, Christianity and Christ

To integrate the concept and beliefs of Christianity in person centered counseling it is important to first understand the basic Knowledge about Christians and Christianity and their beliefs. According to Christian scriptures, the followers of Jesus were first referred to as “Christians” in first century CE Antioch. Etymologically, the term Christian is derived from the Greek term Christos meaning “the anointed ...