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Academic Year 2005/2006

Psychology and Religion
RELI 293 SP

This course will examine the intersection of psychology and religion as a cross-cultural project. We will make use of some classical Western theories of psychology of religion (Erickson, Jung, James), as well as adaptations of this Western discourse by non-Western scholars. We will also introduce some of the post-colonialist responses to these modern secular psychologies and examine alternative and competing knowledges derived from non-Western, indigenous psychologies.

MAJOR READINGS

W. James, THE VARIETIES OF RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
C. Jung, PSYCHOLOGY AND RELIGION
J. McDaniels, THE MADNESS OF THE SAINTS
E. Erikson, YOUNG MAN LUTHER
I. Lewis, ECSTATIC RELIGION

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Five papers (two pages each) and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course fulfills a "Critical Disciplines" departmental requirement.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS RELI    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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