The psychology of religion : an empirical approach / Bernard Spilk ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Spilka, Bernard, 1926-

Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology, Religious.

Physical Description:

xvi, 671 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Press, 2003.

Summary:

Now in a fully revised and expanded third edition, this landmark text provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of an increasingly rich and varied field. The authors synthesize classic and contemporary research on religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; the forms and meaning of religious experience; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to biology, morality, coping, and mental health. As in previous editions, the focus is on scientific work that is moving the psychology of religion into the mainstream of academic psychology, rather than broad interpretative and conceptual discussions. Organized for optimal use in advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level courses, every chapter features thought-provoking quotations, sidebars, and examples that bring key concepts to life.

Contents:

The psychological nature and functions of religion

Foundations for an empirical psychology of religion

Religion and biology

Religion in childhood

Religious socialization and thought in adolescence and young adulthood

The form and content of adult religion

The roles and functions of religion in adult life

Religion and death

Religious experience

Mysticism

Conversion

The social psychology of religious organizations

Religion and morality

Helping behavior and prejudice

Religion, coping, and adjustment

Religion and mental disorder.

Notes:

Previous edition entered under: Spilks, Bernard.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Anne and Joseph Trachtman Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

1572309016

OCLC:

52335125