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Student Engagement in Psychology of Religion
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New Grad School Opportunities
Heythrop College, University of London, offers a M.A. in Psychology of Religion. Glyndwyr University in Wales now offers an online M.Sc. in psychology of religion. More information on graduate school is available at my graduate study page.
Welcome and Introduction
[The general philosophy behind these pages]
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Class Assignment: Defining Religion
[Assignment for Dr. Nielsen's students, and anyone else interested in how psychologists define religion.]
Happiness and Religion
[A summary of research on religion's role in people's happiness.]
Appalling Acts in God's Name
[An Essay on religion-related abuse of children. Reprinted from Society]
Peace Psychology and Mormonism
[by Michael Nielsen, reprinted from Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought]
Religion's Role in the Terroristic Attack of September 11, 2001
[Religion was an important factor in the attack on New York City and Washington, DC. Read how religion helped motivate the hijackers, and how survivors of the attack are using religion to guide their recovery from the attack.]
Farewell to our Colleagues
[Remembering our colleagues and their contributions.]
Homosexual Candidates, the Seminary and the Priesthood
[By Dr. Thomas Plante and Fr. Frank Barry. Read their essay on this controversial issue.]
A Perspective on Clergy Sexual Abuse
[by Dr. Thomas Plante, an expert on the abuse of children by clergy.]
What Spirituality and Religion Offer the Contemporary Practicing Psychologist
[An essay by Thomas Plante]
Integrating Spiritual Healing Approaches and Techniques into Psychotherapy
[Robert N. Sollod offers thoughtful comments about how therapy might include spirituality.]
Psychology of Religion Research and Teaching Exchange
[A database to facilitate research collaboration and the teaching of psychology of religion. Learn more about it here!]
Psychology of Religion in the USA
[A brief overview of the psychological study of religion in the USA]
The Hollow Curriculum
[Dr. Robert N. Sollod argues for religion in colleges and university curricula. Reprinted from The Chronicle of Higher Education.]
Is There a Place for 'Scientific' Studies of Religion?
[Of course there is! Read why Dr. Robert Wuthnow says "Yes"]
The Virtues of Godlessness
[An essay on the benefits of religion and science, by Phil Zuckerman]
Classic Psychological Theories of Religion
[Famous psychological views regarding religion]
Social Psychology and Religion
[Social perspectives on religion, in the context of a trip to Ukraine]
The Varieties of Religious Experience
by William James
[A copy of the classic text]
Graduate Study in Psychology of Religion
[How and where to study psychology of religion]
The Future of the Field
[Four of the field's experts discuss its strengths, weaknesses, and future]
Discomfort and Love
[An essay by Jorge Amaro]
Psychoanalysis, Psychology and Religious Faith
[by Jorge W. F. Amaro]
Buddhism as a Psychological System
[An essay by Gerald Virtbauer]
Embodying Reality Within
[Commentary by Gerald Virtbauer]
Buddhism and Reality
[Thoughts on reality by Thich Tam Thien, a Vietnamese Buddhist]
Humanitarian Resources
[Religious and secular organizations that aid people in need]
Psychology of Religion Crossword Puzzles
Religious Humor
[Try some humor for a change of pace]
Resources for Further Study
The Sommervogel Archive
[A searchable database of articles in the psychology of religion, developed by Michael Donahue and supported by the American Psychological Association, Div. 36.]
Films
[Recommendations on films that illustrate psychology of religion.]
Featured Books
[Especially noteworthy books for psychology and religion]
Books
[Find more detailed information about psychology and religion from these excellent books]
Organizations
[Groups who study psychology and religion]
Index of Primary Journals in the Field
[Tables of contents from some of the main academic journals]
List of Relevant Journals
[Additional journals devoted to psychology and religion]
Course Syllabus Collection
[Syllabi from courses on psychology and religion]
Links to Related Sites
[An extensive set of links to other sites]
E-Mail Discussion Lists
[Relevant e-mail lists for further discussions]
Class Notes
[Notes for students in my PSYC 3231 course using Paloutzian & Park. Uses Adobe Acrobat reader.]
New Religious Movements
Society and New Religious Movements
[A short essay on the need to balance religious values in society]
Heaven's Gate Website
[A copy of the famous website for your study]
SSSR Statement on Cults
[The main scientific organization's statement on religious cults]
Deprogramming Case Verdict
[The judge's decision in a fascinating "deprogramming" trial]
Scientology: Religion or racket?
[by Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi, Univ. of Haifa]
Science and Religion
Scientific Research, Psychology, and Religion
[How psychologists use science to study religion]Science and Religion Discussion Archive
[Psychologists' perspectives on science and religion]
Religion & Science News Update
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About These Pages
Michael E. Nielsen, Ph.D.Department of Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA 30460-8041
USA
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