So you think you want a career in … Psychology of Religion
What are the best resources to learn more about this area?
The best resources available on the web are listed on the Interesting Internet Sites. I would suggest you start with Nielsen's Psychology of Religion Pages.
Will I need to get a degree beyond my bachelors?
Probably. This graduate school site for psychology of religion has a good overview of the possibilities.
What types of employment would I be qualified for?
With a bachelors degree you may be suited for an entry-level counseling position or a position as a research assistant. For those who complete a masters degree or a doctorate in this area, they can find opportunities for employment by a university, college, seminary, hospital chaplaincy program (Clinical Pastoral Education, CPE), prison, private institution, or government agency.
What courses should I take while at Bloomsburg University to prepare me for this career field?
Within the psychology department you should take the experimental courses and the Psychology Seminar in Psychology of Religion. There are other courses within the university you should consider, such as some Anthropology courses and some Philosophy courses.
Within the Psychology Department, who is most knowledgeable about this area?
Dr. Mason and Dr. Tloczynski
Interesting Internet Sites
Psychology of Religion, American Psychological Association, Division 36
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
Nielsen's Psychology of Religion Pages