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PSYC 341 Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

3.00

(4,0,0)

15

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

45 credits of 100-level or higher coursework including PSYC 100 and PSYC 101

Course Notes

PSYC 341 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.

PSYC 200 is recommended.

Course Outlines

Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).

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604 984 4900
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