PSYC 370 Psychology of Religion
This course examines the nature and development of religious behavior. Its emphases include philosophical, theoretical, and methodological problems encountered in studying religious behavior and a survey of the available data pertaining to the acquisition and modification of religious beliefs, attitudes, and behavior from childhood through old age.
Offered
Spring, even years
Student Learning Outcomes
- The primary format of this course will be to introduce topics and have a cordial discussion related to these topics. It is hoped that you will leave this course with a broader perspective as to the relationship between psychology and religion. The discussion will most likely end without a clear cut answer to the questions posed, however, "knowing what the question is" is often wisdom in and of itself. People will inevitably have different perspectives and come from different religious beliefs/practices which will most likely lead one to disagree at some level with some of your peers during these discussions.
- There will be no arguments during these discussions and you are to respect the opinions of your classmates while engaging in these discussions. Constructive criticisms and disagreements are welcome, however if you "cross the line" with comments that denigrate another's opinion you will be warned once and may be eliminated from the discussion for the reminder of the class if it were to happen again.