THEOREL 214

Special Topic: The Evolution and Psychology of Religion

Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for THEOREL 214.

Description

Approaches religion as a dimension of human biology, psychology and social life. We consider how approaches in the human sciences clarify patterns of individual and cultural variation in the expression of religion and spirituality.

Topics include the evolution of religion and cooperation, social inequality, ecology, virtue, transformational experiences, collective rituals and the diverse social functions of religion.

Assessment

Coursework only

Availability 2022

Not taught in 2022

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

THEOREL 214: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I

Restrictions

THEOREL 314