Neurotheology Course
This course introduces the interdisciplinary field of neurotheology, exploring the intersection of neuroscience and theology to understand religious and spiritual experiences. Participants will gain foundational knowledge in brain science relevant to spirituality, learn to evaluate neuroscientific studies on religion, integrate theological perspectives with empirical data, address ethical considerations, and complete a mini research project.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Neurotheology Course provides a short, hands-on intro to how neuroscience and theology come together in studying religious and spiritual ways. You'll learn basic brain science, main methods, and limits of drawing conclusions, then use this to read and critique studies, make sense of data using theological sources, tackle ethical and cultural issues, and finish a well-done mini research project of 1500–2500 words.
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Develop skills
- Analyse spiritual practices using key neuroscience tools and ideas.
- Critically review brain studies on religion and steer clear of usual mistakes in understanding.
- Turn everyday religious rituals into straightforward descriptions ready for research.
- Blend theological sources with brain data in short, open-minded arguments.
- Identify ethical and cultural risks in neurotheology and share findings in a responsible way.
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