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- A modern field of study in which the concepts and methods of psychology are applied to religious experience and behaviour.
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The psychology of religion is that area within general scientific psychology whose goal is the understanding of the processes that mediate human religiousness in all its variations.
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In recent decades, the dominant approach to the psychology of religion has been empirical, and significant contributions have been made to topics such as individual differences and typologies, the relation between mental health and religion, the development of religion in children, religious and mystical experience, the neuropsychological basis ...
Religious studies, also known as the study of religion, is the scientific study of religion. There is no consensus on what qualifies as religion and its definition is highly contested. It describes, compares, interprets, and explains religion, emphasizing empirical, historically based, and cross-cultural perspectives.
The Psychology of Religion is defined as a social scientific approach that studies the empirical aspects of religion, including religious change, experiences, and the relationship between religion and brain processes.
The psychology of religion aims to uncover the impact of relationships in religion in order to predict behaviors. It is meant to connect religious consciousness with religious patterns and behaviors.
A modern field of study in which the concepts and methods of psychology are applied to religious experience and behaviour.
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First, we wanted a proposal to address the main issue of Ralph’s call—clarity about the appropriate focus for our field. Although many researchers have specific targets, it is not clear whether we as a field are studying “ religion,” “ spirituality,” “the numinous,” or something else.
