Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

**Our Mission** The Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality is a division of the American Psychological Association that promotes psychological theory, research, and clinical practice to understand the significance of religion and spirituality in people's lives and in the discipline of psychology. The Society facilitates the interchange of ideas between science and clinical and applied practice, and seeks through its activities to increase public awareness of psychological dimensions of religion and spirituality. The Society is nonsectarian and does not espouse or endorse any particular religious positions or beliefs. It welcomes psychologists and others from around the world interested in the psychology of religion and spirituality. The goals of Division 36 are to - Encourage the development of research, theory, and practice in the psychology of religion and spirituality and related areas; - facilitate the dissemination of research on religious, spiritual, and allied issues; - integrate these findings into the broader context of psychological research, theory, and practice; and - foster the growth and development of future psychologists committed to the psychology of religion and spirituality. By joining Division 36, you help us advocate for our priorities within the broader discipline of psychology. Your membership provides a voice of support for the psychology of religion and spirituality.