PSYCH 353
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The Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and Psychology
PsychologyCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Relationships between theories of psychology and Latter-day Saint thought.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Integrating Gospel Truths with Psychological Understanding
Learning Outcome
Students will recognize and understand truths and doctrines of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ as they are relevant to our understanding of ourselves and what it means to be a human being, and thus how they can and should impact the theory and practice of psychology.
Title
Evaluating Psychological Theories in Light of Gospel Principles
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to understand and evaluate key theories, models, and practices in the field of psychology in terms of their compatibility or conflict with the truths revealed in the Restored Gospel and their implications for our own self-understanding.
Title
Interpreting Psychology Through a Faith-Based Framework
Learning Outcome
Students will understand and appreciate the practice of interpreting the tenets, philosophical commitments, and assumptions of mainstream psychology in light of the principles and doctrines of the Restored Gospel rather than the other way round.
Title
Exploring Christian Perspectives on Psychology and Practice
Learning Outcome
Students will develop some sense and appreciation of related efforts to understand and evaluate psychology in light of Christian faith, doctrine, and practice as manifest in other Christian Faith traditions.
