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3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

This course examines religious and spiritual experiences, attitudes and behaviours from multiple angles within contemporary Psychology. Themes of the course include: history of empirical inquiry into religion and spirituality; modern research methods; interacting roles of biological and psychosocial factors in the formation of religious commitments and predilection toward spiritual experiences; relationships between religious and spiritual orientations and physical and mental health; and determinants of religious behaviours, from altruism to terrorism.

Prerequisites: PSYC 212

Notes:
  • PSYC 341 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.
  • PSYC 200 is recommended.

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