Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Spirituality in Psychology: Theory and Practice
Course Code
VPUPK_388
Branch of Science
Psychology; Psychology of Personality
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Griškēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, vppk@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the study course is to develop an understanding of spirituality in psychology that emerges from contemporary discourse on the given topic. Provide knowledge about the history and development of the concept of spirituality until today. Develop professional competence through spiritual practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of the study course students will have acquired knowledge about: • the history and stages of development of the concept of spirituality; • modern view of spirituality in the discipline of psychology, its theory and practical application, taking advantage of giving students the opportunity to get acquainted with various aspects of the spiritual dimension.
Skills
1.Upon successful completion of the study course, students will be able to: • Recognise, evaluate and use the spiritual practices learned in the study process.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to independently orient themselves in both theoretical and basic practical issues of spiritual psychology.
Assessment
Individual work
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In order to learn the content of the study course, according to the teacher's instructions, students have to:
• study the presentations prepared by the lecturer, the materials posted in e-learning environment and read the mandatory literature;
• prepare one report-type written work on the 1st and 2nd topics of the study course, supplementing them with insights from scientific publications; write a self-reflection on the use of spiritual practices; must prepare and pass the exam.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Prepare a report on the course topic. Present the topic of the report in about 7 minutes.
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• submitted and successfully passed the independent written work, the report (30% of the total assessment);
• self-reflection on the daily performance of spiritual practice tasks (10%);
• presentation of the report (30% of the total assessment);
• examination (30%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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E-Studies platform
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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Video Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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The concept of spirituality, definitions;
Historical context, paradigms and development.
The concept of spirituality today, features of modern spirituality.
Diversity of understanding of spirituality; interaction between psychology and religion.
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Video Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of spirituality, definitions;
Historical context, paradigms and development.
The concept of spirituality today, features of modern spirituality.
Diversity of understanding of spirituality; interaction between psychology and religion.
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Lecture
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Location
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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E-Studies platform
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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E-Studies platform
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Final class - presentation of reports.
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Final class - presentation of reports.
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Final class - presentation of reports.
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Final class - presentation of reports.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
The role and understanding of the dimensions and aspects of spirituality from a psychological perspective.
Spirituality in a psychologist's practice: Methods as a way of growth; as moral qualities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of spirituality, definitions;
Historical context, paradigms and development.
The concept of spirituality today, features of modern spirituality.
Diversity of understanding of spirituality; interaction between psychology and religion.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of spirituality, definitions;
Historical context, paradigms and development.
The concept of spirituality today, features of modern spirituality.
Diversity of understanding of spirituality; interaction between psychology and religion.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of spirituality, definitions;
Historical context, paradigms and development.
The concept of spirituality today, features of modern spirituality.
Diversity of understanding of spirituality; interaction between psychology and religion.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The concept of spirituality, definitions;
Historical context, paradigms and development.
The concept of spirituality today, features of modern spirituality.
Diversity of understanding of spirituality; interaction between psychology and religion.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Spirituality in psychology;
Integrating spiritual practice into psychology.
Spiritual practices as a resource. Types of spiritual practices, their application, methods, challenges.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Final class - presentation of reports.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Final class - presentation of reports.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Bozek, A., Nowak, P.F., & Blukacz, M. (2020). The Relationship Between Spirituality, Health-Related Behavior, and Psychological Well-Being. Front Psychol. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01997. PMID: 32922340; PMCID: PMC7457021Suitable for English stream
2.
Garssen, B., Visser, A., & Pool, G. (2021). Does spirituality or religion positively affect mental health? Meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 31(1), 4–20.Suitable for English stream
3.
Mārtinsone, K. (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 149 lpp.
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Sargeant, S., & Yoxall, J. (2023). Psychology and Spirituality: Reviewing Developments in History, Method and Practice. doi: 10.1007/s10943-022-01731-1. Epub 2023 Jan 11. PMID: 36630056; PMCID: PMC10042744Suitable for English stream
5.
Vieten, C., Lukoff, D. (2022). Spiritual and religious competencies in psychology. Am Psychol. 2022 Jan;77(1):26-38. doi: 10.1037/amp0000821.Suitable for English stream
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Vieten, C., Pilato, R., & Lukoff, D. (2013). Spiritual and Religious Competencies for Psychologists. American Psychological Association, Vol. 5, No. 3, 129 –144 1941-1022/13/$12.00 DOI: 10.1037/a0032699Suitable for English stream
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Varghese, S., Florentin, O.D., Koola, M.M. (2021). Role of Spirituality in the Management of Major Depression and Stress-Related Disorders. Chronic Stress (Thousand Oaks). doi: 10.1177/2470547020971232. PMID: 33506156; PMCID: PMC7812390.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
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Abrams, Z. (2023). Can religion and spirituality have a place in therapy? Experts say yesSuitable for English stream
2.
de Brito Sena, M.A., Damiano, R.F., & Peres, M.F.P. (2021). Defining Spirituality in Healthcare: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework. Front Psychol. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.756080. PMID: 34867654; PMCID: PMC8637184.Suitable for English stream
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Saad, M., Drysdale, E., Maraldi, E. (2022). Editorial: Spirituality and Mental Health: Exploring the Meanings of the Term “Spiritual” Front. Psychol. Consciousness Research Volume 13.Suitable for English stream
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Sargeant, S., Yoxall, J. (2023). Psychology and Spirituality: Reviewing Developments in History, Method and Practice. J Relig Health.Suitable for English stream
5.
Snapp, M., Hare, L. (2021). The Role of Spiritual Care and Healing in Health Management. Adv Mind Body Med. Winter; 35(1):4-8. PMID: 33513580.
Other Information Sources
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Frontiers in PsychologySuitable for English stream
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PubMedSuitable for English stream
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American Psychological Association (APA)Suitable for English stream