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Faculty Information
	Heather Curtis
	heather.curtis@tufts.edu
	Assistant Professor
	P: (617) 627-2237
	F: (617) 627-6615
Address:
	Department of Religion Tufts University 126 Curtis Street
	Medford, MA 02155

Opportunity:

Christianity and Psychology in America

Summary:

Explores the intersection of Christianity and psychology in 20th-century America, with particular emphasis on Pentecostalism and Charismatic Christianity; and on the concept of the "unconscious" in these traditions.

Contact Via:

E-mail

What is the timeframe for this research opportunity?

Summer 2009

Prerequisities for students?

At least one course in the history of Christianity and/or religion in America, and/or the history of psychology

Responsibilities for students?

Undertake primary source research in sources such as popular religious periodicals; autobiographies; and theological treatises from the late-19th century through the present.

Area(s) of Research:

Religion

History