ABSTRACT
The dialogue between theology and science is notoriously one-sided. This chapter suggests that a two-way dialogue between theology and psychology is possible, even if it is not a fully mutual relationship. Theology is much more interested in science than science is in theology. Sometimes theology contributes a critical perspective on psychology, especially where psychology is tempted by strong reductionist (‘nothing but’) positions. Many theologians take a broader view of human nature. Christians, amongst others, want to argue, in response, that there is more to human nature than that. The dialogue between theology and natural science is almost entirely concerned with creation and providence. In contrast, the human sciences like psychology have a particularly important intersection with theological anthropology. It has to be admitted that theological anthropology is not currently the most vigorous area of theology.
