The lack of teaching/study of religiosity/spirituality in psychology degree courses in Brazil: the need for reflection.
This study investigated the existence/non-existence of subjects on the theme of religion/spirituality, in psychology degree courses in Brazil. Data were collected from university websites and through e-mail. The data include 301 (84.6%) of all existing courses; the subject of religiosity/spirituality is incorporated into 13% of public institutions and in 16% of private institutions; 84% of the courses do not have this subject incorporated into their curricula. Actually, few programs provide formal training in religion/spirituality. We present the definition of some terms, conclusions from publications within the theme of religion/spirituality, and a brief background on the place that religion holds in the culture of the Brazilians.
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Departamento de Psicologia, Instituto de Educação e Psicologia, Universidade do Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057, Braga, Portugal. walcosta@gmail.com
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Freire
Teresa
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D001938:Brazil; D003479:Curriculum; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D011584:Psychology / Q000193:education*; D029181:Spirituality; D014495:Universities