PSYC 2400 - Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

Institution:

Normandale Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the psychology of religion and spirituality. Topics include how people know what they know about religious and spiritual phenomena; psychosocial characteristics of religious traditions; individual differences in religiousness and spirituality; stereotyping and prejudice perpetrated by, and directed toward, religious and non-religious groups; biological, psychological, and social / cultural influences on personal religiousness; religious and spiritual experiences such as awe; religion, spirituality, and health; religion and violence; mindfulness; forgiveness; compassion; and gratitude.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.normandale.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 358-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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