PSYCH 354
Psychology of Religion
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Classification of religious behavior and experience; source of religious motivation; religion and the growth process.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
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.
Title
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.
Title
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.
Title
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.
