Religion, Spirituality and Health: Belief, Practices, Impacts and Implications

3 credits

An exploration of beliefs and practices regarding health, disease, healing and mortality in a variety of religious traditions, and how these affect individual and community health. Includes an examination of empirical studies of religion and health outcomes and concludes with the implications for health care policy and practice. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credit hours or RLST 100.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of RLST 230 or RLST 290BB.*