Name and describe at least two non-traditional healing systems Discuss the interface between religion and mental health Religion, Healing and

 WEEK 5  – SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 5Learning Objectives:

1. Define religion and ritual
2. Name and describe at least two non-traditional healing systems
3. Discuss the interface between religion and mental health

Religion, Healing and Psychotherapy. What is ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ in religious practices across cultures,  Religion and Mental Health: variation, structure and worldview

Assigned Readings:Eshund Gurung, Chapter 6; Jones Thomas & Schwarzbaum: Chapter 8 

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