A basis was proposed upon which a uniquely Christian psychology can develop. The Christian doctrine of creation along with the idea of studying the created to learn about the Creator served as this basis; since man is created in God's image, psychologists stand in a unique position to learn more about God. Brief speculation was made on areas of study, definition, methods, and application.
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