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PSYC 4043 - Psychology of Religion


Credit Hours: 3
Students become familiar with the characteristics of the psychology of religion as an area of inquiry within the discipline. They learn to trace the historical development of the field and to discuss its main theoretical approaches. Students demonstrate an understanding of research trends regarding: the development of religious attitudes, the relationship of personality to religion, varieties of expressive behavior in religious practice, neurology and religious experience, the social and cultural psychology of religion and the relation of religious belief and practice to behavior.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101