日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20262026 |
| 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 |
Psychological and Evolutionary Perspectives on Religion, Ritual, and Belief |
| 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。 https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/cp.html |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
This course aims to introduce psychological approaches to religion, ritual, belief, and charismatic influence. Students will learn how key theories from cognitive, social, and evolutionary psychology are used to explain why people form strong beliefs, participate in ritual practices, and follow influential leaders.
By the end of the course, students will be able to (1) explain core concepts and theories, (2) summarise and discuss relevant research studies, and (3) apply psychological perspectives to real-world examples in a clear and academically appropriate manner. The course also supports the development of communication skills through structured discussions and presentations in English.
This seminar introduces modern psychological and evolutionary research on religion and ritual. The course examines religious belief and ritual practice as cross-cultural human phenomena, drawing on research from psychology, anthropology, and cognitive science.
Students will explore key questions such as why religious beliefs are widespread, how rituals influence emotion and group behaviour, and what roles religion and ritual play in cooperation, morality, and social cohesion. Classes combine short lectures with guided discussion and small-group activities.
Students will give one individual presentation (15–20 minutes) on a selected topic and will submit several short reaction papers based on assigned readings. The course is conducted in English, with explanations and activities adjusted to the English level of enrolled students.
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with major theories and findings in the scientific study of religion and ritual and will have developed experience in critical discussion and academic presentation.
| 1 | Course Overview: Why Study Religion, Belief, and Influence Psychologically? |
| 2 | Foundations of Religion: Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives |
| 3 | Ritual, Group Bonding, and Collective Behaviour |
| 4 | Group Discussion: What do Rituals Do? |
| 5 | Explaining Supernatural Beliefs: Minimal Counterintuitive Concepts |
| 6 | Big Gods and Supernatural Punishment |
| 7 | Group Discussion: Religion, Gods, and Social Evolution |
| 8 | Charismatic Leaders and New Religious Movements |
| 9 | Group Discussion: Online Religion and Modern Gurus |
| 10 | The Psychology of Religious Extremism |
| 11 | Case Study: Applying Frameworks to Real World Examples |
| 12 | Evolutionary and Cognitive Theories: Strengths and Limits |
| 13 | Final Presentation Preparation |
| 14 | 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
Students are expected to read assigned materials in advance, review key concepts from class, and prepare for group discussions and presentations. In designated weeks, students will also prepare short reaction papers based on the assigned readings.
指定された文献を事前に読み、授業内容を復習し、グループディスカッションや発表の準備を行う。また、指定された回には、課題文献に基づく短いリアクションペーパーを作成する。
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation in group discussion(30%) Final Presentation(30%) Reaction Papers(40%) |
| 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。
本授業は、宗教・儀礼・信念・カリスマ的影響について、心理学的視点から理解することを目的とする。認知心理学・社会心理学・進化心理学の主要理論を用い、人々がなぜ強い信念を持ち、儀礼を実践し、影響力のある人物に惹かれるのかを学ぶ。
授業を通じて、（1）基礎概念と理論を説明できること、（2）関連研究を要約し議論できること、（3）心理学的視点を現実の事例に適用できることを目指す。あわせて、構造化されたディスカッションや発表を通じて、英語による学術的なコミュニケーション力の向上も図る。
This course aims to introduce psychological approaches to religion, ritual, belief, and charismatic influence. Students will learn how key theories from cognitive, social, and evolutionary psychology are used to explain why people form strong beliefs, participate in ritual practices, and follow influential leaders.
By the end of the course, students will be able to (1) explain core concepts and theories, (2) summarise and discuss relevant research studies, and (3) apply psychological perspectives to real-world examples in a clear and academically appropriate manner. The course also supports the development of communication skills through structured discussions and presentations in English.
本演習では、宗教と儀礼に関する現代の心理学的・進化論的研究を扱います。宗教的信念や儀礼的実践を、文化や社会を超えて見られる人間の普遍的な現象として捉え、心理学・人類学・認知科学の研究をもとに検討します。
授業では、宗教的信念がなぜ広く見られるのか、儀礼が感情や集団行動にどのような影響を与えるのか、また宗教や儀礼が協力行動や道徳、社会的結束にどのような役割を果たすのかといったテーマを扱います。授業は短い講義とディスカッション、小グループ活動を組み合わせて進めます。
受講生は、選択したテーマについて15～20分の個人発表を1回行い、指定された文献に基づく短いリアクションペーパーを数回提出します。授業は英語で行いますが、説明や活動内容は受講生の英語力に応じて調整します。
授業終了時には、宗教・儀礼研究における主要な理論や研究成果を理解し、研究を批判的に検討しながら自分の考えを発表できるようになることを目標とします。
This seminar introduces modern psychological and evolutionary research on religion and ritual. The course examines religious belief and ritual practice as cross-cultural human phenomena, drawing on research from psychology, anthropology, and cognitive science.
Students will explore key questions such as why religious beliefs are widespread, how rituals influence emotion and group behaviour, and what roles religion and ritual play in cooperation, morality, and social cohesion. Classes combine short lectures with guided discussion and small-group activities.
Students will give one individual presentation (15–20 minutes) on a selected topic and will submit several short reaction papers based on assigned readings. The course is conducted in English, with explanations and activities adjusted to the English level of enrolled students.
By the end of the course, students will be familiar with major theories and findings in the scientific study of religion and ritual and will have developed experience in critical discussion and academic presentation.
| 1 | Course Overview: Why Study Religion, Belief, and Influence Psychologically? |
| 2 | Foundations of Religion: Cognitive and Evolutionary Perspectives |
| 3 | Ritual, Group Bonding, and Collective Behaviour |
| 4 | Group Discussion: What do Rituals Do? |
| 5 | Explaining Supernatural Beliefs: Minimal Counterintuitive Concepts |
| 6 | Big Gods and Supernatural Punishment |
| 7 | Group Discussion: Religion, Gods, and Social Evolution |
| 8 | Charismatic Leaders and New Religious Movements |
| 9 | Group Discussion: Online Religion and Modern Gurus |
| 10 | The Psychology of Religious Extremism |
| 11 | Case Study: Applying Frameworks to Real World Examples |
| 12 | Evolutionary and Cognitive Theories: Strengths and Limits |
| 13 | Final Presentation Preparation |
| 14 | 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
Students are expected to read assigned materials in advance, review key concepts from class, and prepare for group discussions and presentations. In designated weeks, students will also prepare short reaction papers based on the assigned readings.
指定された文献を事前に読み、授業内容を復習し、グループディスカッションや発表の準備を行う。また、指定された回には、課題文献に基づく短いリアクションペーパーを作成する。
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Participation in group discussion(30%) Final Presentation(30%) Reaction Papers(40%) |
| 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。