Psychology of Religion
A psychology course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
The phenomenology of religious experience is objectively considered. Attention is focused on prayer, conversion, and worship. An analysis of normative and pathological varieties of Christianity is made. Ethical practice in the field of psychology is highlighted.
Taught By
Offered 2025-2026: Summer 2 · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.
John Hinson, M.A.
Assistant Professor
2026-2027: Spring Traditional
Robb Lane
2025-2026: Summer 2
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of psychology of religion as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats the natural and human sciences as careful study of what God has made — meaning rigor and reverence go together rather than against each other.
Explore Programs With This Course
PSY417 is part of ACU's psychology curriculum. Explore the programs that include it.
