Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Psychology, Religion, and Well-being
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Theology and Religion
Module Code	09 38222
Module Lead	Carissa Sharp
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module seeks to explore links between religiosity and well-being, which are increasingly the subject of scholarly study. Students will investigate this relationship through several different lenses. This module will cover the psychological benefits of religious belief (e.g., as providing meaning, coping strategies), as well as the social functions of religion (e.g., social support). Students will investigate the psychological and health implications of religious beliefs, practices, or rituals across cultures, and investigate the importance of cultural competency in mental and physical healthcare.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand, articulate and assess the arguments on the psychological benefits of religious belief Demonstrate critical understanding of the social functions of religion Critically engage with issues relating to cultural competency in healthcare
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 3,000 word essay or 3,000 word psychological research proposal (including introduction, hypothesis, proposed method, and predicted outcomes/conclusions) on a set topic (70%) 2x 750 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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