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Introduction into Religion Psychology (SUPK_142)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Edijs Zemvaldis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Psychology; Social Psychology
Objective
To promote students' understanding of faith and spirituality, world beliefs and diversity of religions, the impact of faith on human behaviour.
Prerequisites
General psychology, personality psychology, social psychology, clinical psychology.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Understands the concepts of "religious psychology" and "world view", understands the main differences between different world religions, is able to critically analyse them.
Skills
Is familiar with some mental practice exercises for stress reduction.
Competence
Is familiar with the major religions of the world and understands the importance of faith in human life.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, LFPSb | 5 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective courses, C-kursi | 2 | Free choice | |||
| Psychology, PSb | 6 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
