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Describe one theoretical approach to the understanding of religious development, and evaluate it in relation to other approaches, and in relation how well it accounts for the facts it claims to account for.
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Describe one theoretical approach to the understanding of religious development, and evaluate it in relation to other approaches, and in relation how well it accounts for the facts it claims to account for. In schools of psychology, religion is approached substantively or functionally. Substantive approaches define religion by its content or its specific practices. This allows focus upon issues such as belief in God, conversion, or prayer. Functional approaches define religion by specific processes that explain how religion operates in people's lives. This essay will focus on the cognitive development of religion and other theoretical approaches will be introduced to provide a basis for the evaluation of the cognitive approach. As we develop we are exposed to new experiences and problems as well as religious ideas. Our brain develops rapidly throughout childhood. At birth, we have little strength and coordination and are unable to explore the environment until we reach the...
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