The Lack of Teaching/Study of Religiosity/Spirituality in Psychology Degree Courses in Brazil: The Need for Reflection

This study investigated the existence/non-existence of subjects on the theme of religion/spirituality, in psychology degree courses in Brazil. Data were collected from university websites and through e-mail. The data include 301 (84.6%) of all existing courses; the subject of religiosity/spiritualit...

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Authors: Costa, Waldecíria (Author) ; Freire, Teresa (Author) ; Nogueira, Conceição (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2010]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2010, Volume: 49, Issue: 3, Pages: 322-332
Further subjects:B Psychology degree courses
B spirituality / Religiosity
B Psychology training
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Summary:This study investigated the existence/non-existence of subjects on the theme of religion/spirituality, in psychology degree courses in Brazil. Data were collected from university websites and through e-mail. The data include 301 (84.6%) of all existing courses; the subject of religiosity/spirituality is incorporated into 13% of public institutions and in 16% of private institutions; 84% of the courses do not have this subject incorporated into their curricula. Actually, few programs provide formal training in religion/spirituality. We present the definition of some terms, conclusions from publications within the theme of religion/spirituality, and a brief background on the place that religion holds in the culture of the Brazilians.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-009-9255-9