Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to the Psychology of Religion
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Theology and Religion
Module Code	09 38204
Module Lead	Carissa Sharp
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module is an introduction to the interdisciplinary study of psychology of religion. This module will provide students with the tools to identify and interpret different disciplinary norms and assumptions, and will allow students to speak across the disciplines of Psychology and Theology and Religion. Furthermore, it will provide students with an understanding of the history of and current directions within the psychology of religion. Content may include the history of the Psychology of Religion (including key figures such as Freud, Jung, and James), the importance of social context in studying psychology of religion, methodologies used in psychology of religion, and current trends in psychology of religion research and scholarship. These topics may include understanding different “styles” of being religious and non-religious, and the personal and social outcomes of religion/spirituality.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Assess the significance of key figures in the history of the field of psychology of religion. Engage with issues of the importance of social context and the position of the scholar/researcher in studying psychology of religion. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods involved in studying psychology, theology and religion, and psychology of religion. Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in the study of psychology of religion.
Assessment	38204-01 : 500 word reflection essay 1A : Coursework (15%) 38204-02 : 500 word reflection essay 1B : Coursework (15%) 38204-03 : 2000 word essay : Coursework (70%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2,000 word essay on a set topic (70%) 2x 500 word reflection essays on readings (15% each) Reassessment: Resit failed component if it results in failure of the module as a whole
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