In-depth questions in the psychology of religion: social approach
[ LPSYM2042 ]
3.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
2q
This biannual course is taught on years 2015-2016, 2017-2018, ....
| Teacher(s) |
Saroglou Vassilis ;
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| Language |
French
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
This course takes place in a two years cycle. It alternates with course PSYM 2043 In-depth questions in psychology of religion: developmental approach.
In the social approach, the objective is to examine, on one hand, the operation of the religious subject in its interpersonal relationships and in the context of group memberships, and on the other hand, the social psychology of the religious groups.
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| Aims |
To look further into specific questions of social psychology of religion with a special attention on questions about interdisciplinary interest and questions in relation with the professional practice based on the interaction between theoretical prospects and empirical studies.
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| Content |
- Impact of the religion on collective and multiple identities, stereotypes and exo-group discrimination.
- Sectarian Groups: mechanisms of influence and psychology of the charismatic leaders
- Religion and cognitive and social structures: dogmatism, fundamentalism, authoritarianism
- Individual religion and social order: sexuality, marriage, work and politic ethics
- Psychology of mysticism and socio-historical context
- Psychology of the religious organizations
- Psychology of the religious rites
- Religion and inter-cultural psychology
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| Other information |
Evaluation: Information related to the mode of evaluation will be put at the disposal of students on I-campus.
Support Information related to the support will be put at the disposal of students on I-campus.
References: Lectures favoring interaction and critical comments; specialized bibliography by themes.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Master [120] in Psychology
> Master [120] in Sciences of Religions
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> PSP
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