EDP207 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is the study of behaviour, thought and feeling. On the other hand, psychology of religion is the study of religious behaviour, thought and feeling. This science describes the details, origins, and uses of religious beliefs and behaviors.
The psychology of religion first arose as recently as the late 19th century. William James is accepted as the father of the psychology of religion.
“Notable Theorists of Psychology of Religion”
William James (Institutional and personal religion)
Sigmund Freud (the idea of God as being a version of the father image)
C. Gustav Jung (Collective unconscious)
Alfred Adler (God or the idea of God motivates people to act, and actions)
Gordon Allport (Intrinsing and extrinsing religion)
Abraham Maslow (hierarchy of needs)