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PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION (PSYC 202)

Term: 2008-2009 Spring Semester

Faculty

Kevin S. Seybold

Office Hours

  • Start Date: Dec 29 2017 11:05AM
  • End Date: Dec 29 2017 11:05AM
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  • Note: MW 3:00-4:00; T 4:30-6:30; R 2:00-3:00; TR 9:30-11:30 or by appointment


Courses Taught:

Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Science & Religion, History & Systems of Psychology, Research Methods, Sensation & Perception, Psychology of Religion


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Office Location

HAL 217H

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Family

Wife, Ginny; Son, Adam; Daughter-in-law, Kate; Grandson, Henry

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Personal Biography

Greenville College, B.A.; Marquette University, M.A.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ph.D. Areas of Interest: Physiological Psychology/Neuroscience, Science & Religion, Psychology and Neuroscience of Religious Experience 

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Campus Phone

724-458-2002

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Campus Box

3076

Publications:

Seybold, K.S. (2010). Biology of spirituality. Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, 62, 89-98. Seybold, K.S. (2007). Explorations in neuroscience, psychology and religion. Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing. Seybold, K.S. (2007). Physiological mechanisms involved in religiosity/spirituality and health. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30, 303-309. Seybold, K.S. (2005). God and the brain: Neuroscience looks at religion. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 24, 122-129. Looy, H., Reimer, K., & Seybold, K. (Eds.). (2005). Nonreductive approaches to religion. [Special issue]. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 24 (2). Seybold, K.S., & Hill, P.C. (2001). The role of religion and spirituality in mental and physical health. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10, 21-24.

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Interests and Hobbies

Reading, sailing, basketball, walking

Fellowships and Awards:

Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Christian Thought (January-May, 2013). Biola University, La Mirada, California.
Research Fellowship Oxford University (Summers 2003-2005). Templeton Oxford Seminars on Science and Christianity, Oxford, England.
 
The Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences “Science & Religion” Course Award, 2000
 

Grants:

The John Templeton Foundation. “A Scientific Study of Character Development.” Co-Principal Investigator. June 1, 2006 - May 31, 2011. The John Templeton Foundation and A Campaign for Forgiveness Research, “Interpersonal Forgiveness: The Role of Cognitive Appraisal, Empathy, & Humility.” Co-Principal Investigator. September 1, 2000 – August 31, 2002. Metanexus Institute on Religion and Science Local Societies Initiative Grant, Grove City Society for Science, Faith and Technology 2005-2008. Templeton/American Scientific Affiliation Science/religion lecture grant. September 1, 2002 – May 31, 2004.

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 10:05 AM - 11:20 AM (1/19/2009 - 5/13/2009) Location: MAIN HAL 212

Description

PSYC 202. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION. A psychological approach to the understanding of religious life with special emphasis on the Judeo-Christian tradition. In addition to traditional areas in the psychology of religion (e.g., religious development, measurement of religion and spirituality, forgiveness, religious conversion, religious orientation and attitudes, etc.) the course will consider issues surrounding the integration of psychology and theology, the innateness of spirituality, the nature of the soul or self, the neuroscience of religious experience, and the role of religion and spirituality in health. Prerequisite: Psychology 101. Offered periodically, three hours.