Psychology & Religion
College: Regis College
Instructor(s): Schner, Joseph G.
Basic degree students enrol in RGP3550HF
Course Code: 
RGP6550HF
Semester: 
First Semester
Section: 
0101
Online: 
No
Credits: 
One Credit
Location: 
Toronto (St George Campus)
Description: 

The course will begin with a discussion of the relationship between psychology and religion. It will then explore the relationship between religion and psychology -- history, methodology, research and application. It will review psychological theories and research on personality and their relationship to spirituality, religious behaviour, individual differences and abnormality, and review research on religious development. These findings will then be applied within the context of the social and organizational psychology of the church.

Pre-Requisites Currently Offered Next Scheduled Previously Offered Scheduling Information
A previous course in introductory psychology would be helpful but not essential.
Fall 2019
Fall 2018
Start Time: 
11:00
End Time: 
13:00
Hours per Week: 
2
Schedule: 
Mon
Minimum: 
5
Maximum: 
16
Enrolment Notes: 
Max 16 (Grad & BD)
Additional Notes: 
Additional Evaluation: several reports on assigned readings and a longer essay for the end of the term.
Teaching Method: 
Readings