Spirituality, Religion, And Health

Course overview

Religion and spirituality are distinct yet related concepts. An individual's spirituality, religious beliefs, and religious practices can all have a profound effect on his or her health. The major spiritual elements and rituals of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are explored. The benefits of religion on specific health practices are examined, and the role of health care providers in supporting their clients' spiritual and religious beliefs is discussed. The outcome of this course is for learner to describe the positive and sometimes negative relationships between spirituality, religion, and health.