Perspectives of Psychology of Religion for Ministry

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This course involves a study of the development of religious attitudes and the psychological factors involved in religious formation. While we will explore religion from a psychological, not a theological perspective, the embedded theological dimensions will become obvious as we examine religious cognition and its development across the lifespan and the psychological factors involved in a number of religious issues as we investigate, critique, and evaluate them and their implications for pastoral ministry. Prerequisite: Old Testament 752, Old Testament 753, New Testament 754, and Christian Theology 755 or equivalent