CHC 212 - Sprituality, Religion And Beliefs

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Mount Wachusett Community College

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3 credits Health professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the linkage among spirituality, religion, disease, and well-being. In the medical literature, there is an ever increasing amount of scientifically-based information demonstrating that patients with a spiritual identity or belief system may have better health outcomes than those who do not. This course will be a review of the science and research that examines the impact of spiritual and religious practices on health and disease. This course reviews the power of belief, the basics of clinical research, and the medical literature regarding the relationships between spirituality and religion and a variety of physical, mental, and behavioral health outcomes. These include depression, anxiety, heart disease, cancer, and immune system dysfunction along with destructive behaviors such as alcohol and substance abuse. Both positive and negative effects on health throughout the lifespan from childhood to old age are examined. The role of emotions, the importance of the neurological science, and the impact of prayer and meditation will also be explored. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100, or placement.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

MWCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(978) 632-6600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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