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Apr 18, 2024
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PSY 3530 - Psychology of Religion
The goal of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of research on the development of religious beliefs, the psychological functions that religious beliefs have on people’s personal and social lives, and the factors that lead people to become more or less religious. We will examine the differences between religions and cults, the belief in miracles, and the conflicts that arise in behaving in accordance with one’s religious beliefs. The course is designed to stimulate students to think about religious topics in new ways, whether this involves strengthening existing beliefs, leading them to question pre-existing beliefs, or simply encouraging them to think about facets of religious beliefs that they had not previously considered.
Requisites: PSY 1010
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Students will be able to critically evaluate arguments regarding the psychological impact of religious beliefs on cognition and behavior.
- Students will be able to evaluate research on religious topics
- Students will further their writing ability by working on a final research paper.
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