PSYCH 354
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Psychology of Religion
PsychologyCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Religious and Spiritual motivation, growth, assumptions, behaviors, experiences and outcomes as they affect individuals and communities across major world religions.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 04804-015
AND 11644-001
Title
1. Key assumptions of psychology, religion, and spirituality
Learning Outcome
Students will define psychology, religion, and spirituality and compare and contrast their key assumptions.
Measurement: Multiple choice/Analytic essays.
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2. Critical examination of perspectives
Learning Outcome
Students will critically examine the implications of psychological perspectives on religion and spirituality, as well as the implications of religious and spiritual perspectives on psychology.
Measurement: Analytic essays.
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3. Alternative perspectives
Learning Outcome
Students will identify alternative psychological, religious, and spiritual perspectives, examine their assumptions, and consider the value of their alternative implications to the relationship between these three worldviews.
Measurement: Multiple choice/Analytical essays.
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4. Critical examination of one's own assumptions
Learning Outcome
Students will critically examine their own assumptions about the relationship between psychology, religion, and spirituality.
Measurement: Analytical essays.
