PPT-Psychology and Religion

in the search for Personal Wholeness Johann Maree Summer School University of Cape Town 1620 January 2012 Contents of the Course Monday William James The Varieties of Religious Experience . Presented by: . shelby. . renae. . hohler. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. By: Mark Twain. Introduction. Huckleberry Finn, a boy of a lower social class who is troubled by society, tries to understand religion. In the novel, not only are characters telling him that praying will answer his wishes but, he sometimes believes that hell is more appealing than heaven. . According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . Dawn of the Common Era. Mesopotamian Religion. Greco-Roman . Religion. Classical Greek Philosophy. Hellenistic Philosophy. Monotheism. Zoroastrianism. Abrahamic Religions. Judaism. Christianity. Islam . Theory of . Morality. Part 2. Chapt 10. The Hive Switch. Haidt’s Hive hypothesis: . “Human beings are conditional hive creatures. We have the ability (under special conditions) to transcend self-interest and lose ourselves (temporarily and ecstatically) in something larger than ourselves … The hive switch is an adaptation for making groups more cohesive, and therefore more successful in competition with other groups”.. According to the American Psychological Association:. “[Psychologists] study . the intersection of two critical relationships: one between brain function and behavior, and another between the environment and behavior. As scientists, psychologists follow scientific methods, using careful observation, experimentation and . DO NOW: Read Introduction. Shinto is one of the two major religions in Japan.  The other is Buddhism.  Shinto began in the prehistoric period.  Shinto stresses an appreciation for the beauties of nature.  The earth, sky, sea, sun, moon, and the stars are worshipped as gods.  The sun is worshipped as the goddess Amaterasu, ancestress of the Japanese emperors.  The moon is the male god, while Mount Fuji is the mountain goddess.  Shinto festivals are held throughout the year, especially at the change of seasons in spring and fall. Many centuries later, Buddhism was introduced to Japan.  Buddhism and Shinto are quite different in their beliefs.. Religion plays a significant role in the lives of . Americans. High for industrialized nations but somewhat less than poor nations. Gallup. Secularization. Sociologists have often argued that the role of religion is in long-term decline within advanced capitalist nations. EMP Chapter 4. pp. 52-67. 1. In the popular mind, there is a connection.. People commonly believe that morality can only be understood in the context of religion. Most philosophers find this view to be baseless.. What is psychology?. Psychology. is the scientific, systematic study of behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals. It uses the scientific method to ask and answer questions about why people think, act, and feel as they do. Behavior. Religion. A set of beliefs . an explanation of the origins and purpose of humans and their role on earth. existence of a higher power, spirits or god. Which involves rituals, festivals, rites of passage and space (religious landscapes). Learning Objectives:. Define Psychology. Describe Psychology’s roots in philosophy. Discuss the early days of psychology. Summarize twentieth-century approaches to the study of Psychology. Psychology today. Prepared by Sandi Thomson with thanks to Janet Forsyth at the . University of Edinburgh. . Updated April 2021 by Kate Robertson.. BPS information on a career in Clinical Psychology . https://careers.bps.org.uk/area/clinical. The study of people – how they act, react, and interact. Explores areas such as learning, memory, development of children, sport, social behaviour, cognitive processes and human development.. A science. Psychological studies involve the use of...