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Religion, Spirituality, & Health

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
MoWeFr 10a.m. – 10:50a.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0045 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
MoWeFr 10a.m. – 10:50a.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0045
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

Students in this course will critically evaluate the empirical evidence and methodological issues in a growing body of research that links religion and spirituality to various health outcomes across the lifespan including: coping with cancer and HIV/AIDS; mental illness including anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia; alcohol and drug use; and mortality. Students also will explore the effects of Western and Eastern religious and spiritual practices intended to promote physical and mental well-being.

Prerequisites

Pre-reqs = PSYCH 201 or NURSING 320 or SOCIOL/CRMJUS L351 and PSYCH 215/315 or PSYCH 210/300

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0045

Enrolled / Capacity

25 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Miloslava Kozmova

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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