Additional credit can be earned for a hands-on lab project in production. 3 A focus on the dialogue between psychology and theology as it relates to religious experience. Various religious realities such as childhood religious experience, conversion, mysticism, adult religious experience and prayer are addressed. The academic discipline of the psychology of religion is explored for relevant insights. There is also an examination of various developmental theories with respect to their application to religious experience.
Students focus on a particular topic or issue for in-depth exploration.
551 Methods of Research 1 An introduction to research methods and resources used in seminary studies, assisting the student in development of study and writing skills. Particular attention is given to library usage, research techniques, honorable citations, clear writing style and the form of research papers. Each student receives guidance in preparing a research paper. In this course a wide variety of contemporary cultural phenomena will be observed and evaluated utilizing the analytical tools of anthropology. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the themes and meanings of the post-modern culture in which we live.