The Psychology of Religion

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The psychology of religion is a field that explores the intersection of psychology and spirituality, investigating how beliefs, practices, experiences, and traditions of various faiths impact human behavior, cognition, emotions, and well-being. It delves into the psychological dimensions of religious beliefs, seeking to understand how individuals develop, express, and internalize religious or spiritual aspects of their lives. This discipline examines a wide range of phenomena, including religious experiences, rituals, prayer, mysticism, religious development across the lifespan, religious coping mechanisms, the impact of religion on mental health, and the interaction between religious beliefs and social behavior.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Religion & Spirituality
6:35 - William James
10:20 - Hegel
12:42 - Freud & Jung
17:10 - Alfred Adler
21:07 - Other Early Theorists (Allport, Fromm, Otto)
27:03 - Modern Thinkers
29:47 - Role of Religion
31:28 - Evolutionary & Cognitive Psychology
34:18 - Prayer & Rituals
39:16 - Religion & Personality
41:04 - Altered States of Consciousness & Mystical Experience
44:07 - Religion & Mental Illness
47:18 - Religion & Psychotherapy
50:59 - Conclusion

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