日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20252025 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
現代心理学部/College of Contemporary PsychologyCollege of Contemporary Psychology |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
HM776/HM776HM776 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Cognitive and Evolutionary Psychological Approaches to Religion and Ritual |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
演習・ゼミ/SeminarSeminar |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
新座/NiizaNiiza |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
秋学期/Fall semesterFall semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
火2/Tue.2 Tue.2 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
PSY2931 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
The goals of this course are:
- To provide students with an overview of modern research on religion, ritual, and charismatic leadership, focusing on perspectives from cognitive psychology and evolutionary theory.
- To teach students how to critically evaluate research, compare theoretical approaches, and assess their implications for understanding religion and social behaviour.
- To improve students’ abilities to discuss research, present arguments, and express their opinions effectively in an academic setting.
- To introduce students to ongoing debates, innovative methods, and new standards in psychological research related to religion, ritual, and charisma.
This course focuses on modern research on religion, ritual, and charismatic leadership, with some exploration of related topics such as conspiracy theories. Drawing on cognitive psychology and evolutionary theory, the course examines how these phenomena influence individual behavior and group dynamics. While many people in Japan and other societies may not adhere to specific religions, most people worldwide engage in religious practices or rituals, making these behaviors key areas of study in human psychology.
The course explores religion and ritual as cross-culturally recurrent social and psychological phenomena, highlighting their role in shaping social cohesion and individual identity. Additionally, students will examine the influence of charismatic leadership and other belief systems, including conspiracy theories, on group behavior and decision-making.
Students will give a 15-20 minute presentation on a topic of their choice and participate in a structured class debate, encouraging the development of critical thinking and communication skills. They will also submit short reaction papers on selected topics throughout the semester. The course culminates with a final report, where students will apply theories and concepts from the course to analyze a topic of their choosing.
Classes are conducted in English and include lectures, group discussions, and interactive activities. The content will be adjusted to suit the language proficiency and academic background of the students.
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with key theories on religion, ritual, charismatic leadership, and related topics. They will also gain experience in critically discussing research, expressing their opinions, and applying psychological and evolutionary frameworks to analyze social and psychological phenomena.
| 1 | [Lecture] Course Introduction |
| 2 | [Lecture] Foundations of Religion: Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives |
| 3 | [Lecture] The Role of Ritual in Human Psychology |
| 4 | [Lecture] The Cognitive Science of Religion |
| 5 | [Lecture] Explaining Supernatural Beliefs: Minimal Counterintuitive Concepts |
| 6 | [Lecture] Big Gods and Supernatural Punishment |
| 7 | [Lecture] Conspiracy Theories as Secular Belief Systems |
| 8 | [Practice] Class Debate |
| 9 | [Lecture] Afterlife Beliefs |
| 10 | [Lecture] Charismatic Gurus in the Modern Age |
| 11 | [Lecture] The Psychology of Shamanism |
| 12 | [Lecture] The Psychology of Religious Extremism |
| 13 | [Lecture] Cults & NRMs |
| 14 | [Practice] Final Presentations & Review of Course |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Some independent reading of English materials is recommended but most of the relevant material will be provided in class lectures.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Active participation in class discussion(20%) In-Class Presentation(20%) Reaction Papers(40%) Final Report(20%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading material will be distributed in class. 読み物はクラスで提供されます。 |
Class content will be adjusted according to the number of students and their specific abilities/needs.
具体的な授業の進め方は，履修者の数やニーズに合わせて調整していきます。
この授業の目標は以下の通りです：
- 宗教、儀式、そしてカリスマ的リーダーシップに関する現代の研究の概要を提供し、特に認知心理学と進化理論の視点から理解を深めること。
- 研究を批判的に評価し、理論的アプローチを比較し、その社会的および心理的影響を考察する方法を学生に教えること。
- 学生が研究について議論し、論点を整理し、学術的な場で自分の意見を効果的に表現する能力を向上させること。
- 宗教、儀式、そしてカリスマ性に関連する心理学研究における進行中の議論、新しい方法論、および最新の基準を学生に紹介すること。
The goals of this course are:
- To provide students with an overview of modern research on religion, ritual, and charismatic leadership, focusing on perspectives from cognitive psychology and evolutionary theory.
- To teach students how to critically evaluate research, compare theoretical approaches, and assess their implications for understanding religion and social behaviour.
- To improve students’ abilities to discuss research, present arguments, and express their opinions effectively in an academic setting.
- To introduce students to ongoing debates, innovative methods, and new standards in psychological research related to religion, ritual, and charisma.
このコースは、宗教、儀式、カリスマ的リーダーシップに関する現代の研究に焦点を当て、関連するトピックとして陰謀論にも触れます。認知心理学と進化理論を基に、これらの現象が個人の行動や集団の力学にどのように影響するかを探求します。日本や他の社会では特定の宗教を持たない人も多い一方で、世界の大多数の人々は宗教的実践や儀式に参加しており、これらの行動は人間心理の重要な研究対象となっています。
このコースでは、宗教と儀式を異文化的に共通する社会的および心理的現象として探求し、それらが社会的結束や個人のアイデンティティ形成に果たす役割を強調します。また、カリスマ的リーダーシップやその他の信念体系（陰謀論を含む）が集団行動や意思決定に与える影響についても検討します。
学生は、選択したトピックについて15～20分間のプレゼンテーションを行い、クラスディスカッションやディベートに参加します。また、学期中に選定されたトピックに関する短い反応論文を提出します。コースの最終段階では、授業で学んだ理論や概念を応用し、自分で選んだトピックを分析する最終レポートを作成します。
授業は英語で行われ、講義、グループディスカッション、インタラクティブな活動を組み合わせた形式です。内容は学生の英語能力や学術的背景に応じて調整されます。
コース修了時には、学生は宗教、儀式、カリスマ的リーダーシップ、そして関連トピックに関する主要な理論を理解し、研究を批判的に議論し、心理学的および進化理論的な枠組みを用いて社会的および心理的現象を分析する能力を身につけることが期待されます。
This course focuses on modern research on religion, ritual, and charismatic leadership, with some exploration of related topics such as conspiracy theories. Drawing on cognitive psychology and evolutionary theory, the course examines how these phenomena influence individual behavior and group dynamics. While many people in Japan and other societies may not adhere to specific religions, most people worldwide engage in religious practices or rituals, making these behaviors key areas of study in human psychology.
The course explores religion and ritual as cross-culturally recurrent social and psychological phenomena, highlighting their role in shaping social cohesion and individual identity. Additionally, students will examine the influence of charismatic leadership and other belief systems, including conspiracy theories, on group behavior and decision-making.
Students will give a 15-20 minute presentation on a topic of their choice and participate in a structured class debate, encouraging the development of critical thinking and communication skills. They will also submit short reaction papers on selected topics throughout the semester. The course culminates with a final report, where students will apply theories and concepts from the course to analyze a topic of their choosing.
Classes are conducted in English and include lectures, group discussions, and interactive activities. The content will be adjusted to suit the language proficiency and academic background of the students.
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with key theories on religion, ritual, charismatic leadership, and related topics. They will also gain experience in critically discussing research, expressing their opinions, and applying psychological and evolutionary frameworks to analyze social and psychological phenomena.
| 1 | [Lecture] Course Introduction |
| 2 | [Lecture] Foundations of Religion: Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives |
| 3 | [Lecture] The Role of Ritual in Human Psychology |
| 4 | [Lecture] The Cognitive Science of Religion |
| 5 | [Lecture] Explaining Supernatural Beliefs: Minimal Counterintuitive Concepts |
| 6 | [Lecture] Big Gods and Supernatural Punishment |
| 7 | [Lecture] Conspiracy Theories as Secular Belief Systems |
| 8 | [Practice] Class Debate |
| 9 | [Lecture] Afterlife Beliefs |
| 10 | [Lecture] Charismatic Gurus in the Modern Age |
| 11 | [Lecture] The Psychology of Shamanism |
| 12 | [Lecture] The Psychology of Religious Extremism |
| 13 | [Lecture] Cults & NRMs |
| 14 | [Practice] Final Presentations & Review of Course |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
Some independent reading of English materials is recommended but most of the relevant material will be provided in class lectures.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Active participation in class discussion(20%) In-Class Presentation(20%) Reaction Papers(40%) Final Report(20%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading material will be distributed in class. 読み物はクラスで提供されます。 |
Class content will be adjusted according to the number of students and their specific abilities/needs.
具体的な授業の進め方は，履修者の数やニーズに合わせて調整していきます。