Psychology of Religion PSY-SJ>psychreliw
The phenomenon of religion can be divided into various components. These include: the image of God, the image of the human person—including phylogeny, a moral code, religious practices, religious art, a hierarchy of values, the meaning of life, the attitude toward suffering, and the concept of holiness. The following topics in the field of the psychology of religion will be discussed in this course:
1. The psychology of religion in the history of psychological thought and its relationship to other sciences, psychologism and theologism.
2. The methodology of contemporary psychology of religion.
3. The sociological and emotional factors that shape religion.
4. Religiosity and mental disorder. The issue of possession.
5. Religiosity and faith, mature religiosity and J. Fowler's concept of religious development.
6. The image of God. Moral development according to J. Piaget and L. Kohlberg.
7. Psychological analysis of certain religious practices (Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, Meditation, Personal Prayer, Community Prayer).
8. Psychological Analysis of religious crisis.
9. Elements of Slavic religions in christianity in Poland.
10. Religious characteristics and types of atheism, issues of new religious movements (Sects).
11. Psychological approach to suffering as a significant religious and moral problem.
12. Conscience and the Self - realtion beetwen us in psychological context.
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Term 2022/2023-L:
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Term 2023/2024-L:
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Term 2024/2025-L:
In the phenomenon of religion, various components can be distinguished. These include: the image of God, the image of the human person - including phylogenesis, moral code, religious practices, religious art, hierarchy of values, meaning of life, attitude to suffering, the concept of holiness. The following problems in the field of psychology of religion will be discussed during the classes: 1. Psychology of religion in the history of psychological thought and relations to other sciences, psychologism and theologism |
(in Polish) Tryb zajęć
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Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE:
(PsMpK_W04) P7S_WG
The student acquires in-depth and structured knowledge of subdisciplines and specializations of psychology (psychology of religion), including terminology, theory, and methodology – focused on practical applications in the chosen field of psychological practice.
SKILLS:
(PsMpK_U01) P7S_UW
The student is able to utilize and integrate theoretical knowledge in the psychology of religion and related fields to analyze the causes and course of psychological processes, individual behavior, and phenomena occurring in society.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
1. (PsMpK_02) P7S_KK
If necessary, the graduate is able to find an expert in a given field and request consultation or assistance in solving a problem.
2. (PsMpK_09) P7S_KR
Respects cultural and national heritage, particularly that of Latin civilization, and understands their role in the psychological understanding of the individual and society.
Assessment criteria
Oral exam.
Bibliography
1. Głaz S. (2006). Podstawowe zagadnienia psychologii religii. Kraków: WAM
2. Gray J. (2020). Siedem typów ateizmu. Warszawa: Kultura liberalna
3. Grom B. (2019). Psychologia religii. Warszawa: PWN.
4. Kozielecki J. (1991). Z Bogiem albo bez Boga. Warszawa: PWN
5. Król J. (2012). Psychologiczne aspekty badania fenomenu religijności. Opole: WN UO
6. Kuczkowsk S.(1998). Psychologia religii. Kraków: WAM
7. Makselon J.(1988). Relacje między psychologia a religią. Analecta Cracoviensia t XX, s. 41-49.
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Term 2022/2023-L:
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Term 2023/2024-L:
None |
Term 2024/2025-L:
1. Głaz S. (2006). Podstawowe zagadnienia psychologii religii. Kraków: WAM |
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