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Clinical Psychology of Religion (B-KUL-A0AD4A)

4 ECTSEnglish26 First term
Dezutter Jessie
This course is taught this academic year, but not next year. This course is taught this academic year, but not next year.
Facultaire POC Theologie en Religiewetenschappen

Aims

After completing this OPO students:

KNOWLEDGE

- have an advanced understanding of how religion is approached within (clinical) psychology
- have insight in how the field of clinical psychology of religion evolved during the last decades
- understand the concept of ‘meaning system’ and can illustrate how individuals' meaning system can affect and be affected by stressful life events
- are able to discuss how religion and spirituality can affect the mental functioning of individuals in both pathological and non-pathological manners
- who will be teachers of religion must have the expertise to recognize in class problematic forms of religion, to understand these, and be able to clinically refer pupils when necessary 

SKILLS

- are able to critically evaluate and analyse the contents and the methods applied in scientific publications on these topics
- are able to write a critical reflection paper on a topic within the field of the clinical psychology of religion which includes: formulation of a central argument after analysing relevant scientific materials, providing sufficient evidence-based support for the central argument, developing a clear line of reasoning for the reader.

ATTITUDES

- are able to reflect on their own stance as researcher with regard to psychological study of religion

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge on psychology is required (introduction to the psychology of religion or similar courses).

Is included in these courses of study

Activities

4 ects. Clinical Psychology of Meaning, Spirituality and Religion: Core Module (B-KUL-A0AD4a)

4 ECTSEnglishFormat: Lecture26 First term
Dezutter Jessie
Facultaire POC Theologie en Religiewetenschappen

Content

Topics covered:

Introduction in the field:

  • Conceptualization and definition
  • Methodology used in the field

Themes:

  • Religion, spirituality and mental health
  • Religion, spirituality and psychopathology
  • The meaning system and religion/spirituality
  • The meaning system and meaningful coping with severe life stressors
  • Religion and therapy

Course material

Study material: slides, published manuscript and book chapters made available on Toledo.

Format: more information

The course is highly dynamic and interactive. Students are expected to attend and prepare classes. Weekly small assignments are given and used as starting point of class discussions and exchange moments. The course consists of lectures providing in-depth knowledge, debates on specific topics (e.g., stance as a researcher to study religion; religious experiences versus psychopathology, etc.), discussion of new research findings.

Is also included in other courses

Evaluation

Evaluation: Clinical Psychology of Religion (B-KUL-A2AD4a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Report, Self assessment/Peer assessment
Learning material : Course material, Reference work

Explanation


  • assignment ‘philosophical stance as a researcher in psychology of religion’ 2pt
  • assignment ‘research question’ 1 pt
  • assignment ‘methodological choices’ 2pt
  • assignment rituals and compulsions 2 pt
  • mini paper (based on the scoring rubric): 4 pt
  • peer-reviewing of a mini paper of a fellow student: 2pt
  • final paper (based on the scoring rubric): 7 pt

No formal exam moment