THEOREL 214
Special Topic: The Evolution and Psychology of Religion
Please note: this is archived course information from 2019 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.
Availability 2019
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Points
THEOREL 214: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I
Restrictions
THEOREL 314