PY 255 - Psychology of Religion

(3.00 cr.)

An examination of religious experience as interpreted and explained by the main schools and researchers within psychology. Topics include religion as learned behavior, religion as psychopathology, religion as peak experience, religious experience and psychological development, religion and prejudice, and current directions of research in the psychology of religion. Fulfills social science core and Group VII requirement.

Prerequisite: PY 101 .
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