PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION CLUSTER
Applications in the Psychology of
Religion and Spirituality
The focus of this course is on integrating
spiritual and religious applications to
psychological theory and practice. Strong
emphasis is placed on decision making in the
therapy setting and ethical issues involved
in working with religious/spiritual clients. It
is recommended that students complete the
Foundations in the Psychology of Religion
and Spirituality course prior to enrollment in
this course. (PSY 712, 3 cr)
Approaches to Religions
and Spiritual Issues This course provides a comprehensive overview
of a variety of ways of being religious
and/or spiritual. An overview of the major
world religions is covered. Particular focus
is paid to therapeutic issues in dealing with
clients from a variety of world religions. It is
recommended that students complete the
Foundations in the Psychology of Religion
and Spirituality course prior to enrolling in
this course. (PSY 711, 3 cr)
Foundations in the Psychology of
Religion and Spirituality
This course provides students with a comprehensive
overview of the foundational,
ethical, theoretical, and research issues in
psychology of religion and spirituality. It
includes a variety of approaches to understanding
religious and spiritual issues from
a psychological perspective. Students are
expected to become familiar with the major
research and theoretical works in this area.
Particular attention is focused on identifying
resources and limitations for therapists
working with religiously and/or spiritually
oriented clients. (PSY 710, 3 cr)
Philosophical Issues in the Psychology
of Religion and Spirituality
This course provides an in-depth approach to
understanding philosophical and theoretical
issues within the psychology of religion
and/or spirituality. A review of the major
philosophers, theologians, and psychologists
who have contributed to this discussion
will be covered. The implications of current
major philosophical paradigms (including
postmodernism, critical theory, and constructivism)
will be given particular attention. It
is recommended that students complete the
Foundations in the Psychology of Religion
and Spirituality course prior to enrollment in
this course. (PSY 713, 3 cr)
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