Rooted in empirical methodologies and the individual differences tradition within psychology this module explores the
educational challenges and perspectives raised by psychological investigations of religion. In particular the module evaluates the contributions of psychology for religious education as conducted within schools, for religious education as conducted through churches, mosques and synagogues, and for religious education as it addresses life within religiously diverse societies as relevant for example for those working in healthcare provision. The same psychological theories and research address all three contexts.

This module invites students to draw on and to participate within ongoing research within the Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit within Christian, Jewish and Islamic cultures. Lectures and seminars draw students into ongoing research with opportunities to critique qualitative and quantitative research methods, to review research publications and to generate their own research data (including discussion and implementation of ethical approval as appropriate). This module is assessed by individual assignments designed to address research questions of interest to individual students.

Assessment Method: 1 x 3000 word assignment designed to address research questions of interest to individual students.

* Subject to approval