Psychology of Religion: What One Needs to Know

Zygon 33 (1):113-120 (1998)
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This essay is an introduction to systematic nonsectarian psychology of religion—its nature and scope, and its history. Among major issues, the study of motivation for being religious and stages of religious development are discussed, as well as counseling and psychotherapy. I summarize current trends.

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10.1111/0591-2385.1301998130

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