Mission Statement Divison 36 of the American Psychological Association

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The purpose of Division 36 is twofold:

1. To encourage the development of research, theory, and practice in the psychology of religion and related areas, and
2. To facilitate the dissemination of research data on religious and allied issues, and effect the integration of these data with current psychological researhc, theory, and practice.

Mission Statement of Division 36:

Promotes the application of psychological research methods and interpretive frameworks to diverse forms of religion and spirituality; encourages the incorporation of the results of such work into clinical and other applied settings; and fosters constructive dialogue and interchange between psychological study and practice, on the one hand, and religious perspectives and institutions on the other. The division is strictly nonsectarian and welcomes the participation of all persons without regard to personal faith who view religion as a significant factor in human functioning. The division's quarterly Newsletter contains original articles, book reviews, announcements, and news of interest to division members.

Click here to download a PDF file of the Division Bylaws (Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible program required).

Click here to read Mary Reuder's 1999 history of the division (Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible program required).

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