Heythrop College - University Of London
MA Psychology of Religion

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The MA Psychology of Religion delves into the complex relationships between psychology and religious experience. This full-time program examines various psychological perspectives on belief systems, practices, and the role of religion in personal and social contexts. It also focuses on theoretical frameworks and their applications to contemporary issues in psychology and faith.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue a range of careers, including roles in mental health counseling, religious organizations, academic research, or community advocacy. You may find opportunities in areas such as psychotherapy, pastoral care, or teaching, utilizing your understanding of the psychological dimensions of religion.

Investigate the intersection of psychology, philosophy and religious studies. The programme approaches religion from the standpoint of psychology, without assuming the truth of religious claims and values. By asking what psychology can offer to our understanding of people’s religious beliefs, values, and behaviour, you will explore relationships between religious belief and behaviour, as well as those between religion, mental health and well-being, and the importance of social and contextual factors in religious development.

It attracts teachers of religious education, mental health professionals, pastoral care workers, priests and ministers of religion. This degree takes into account that students will be coming from varied academic backgrounds and welcomes this diversity.

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