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PhD in Neuroscience of Spirituality

PhD in Neuroscience of Spirituality

PH.D. IN NEUROSCIENCES OF SPIRITUALITYFAITEF – Advanced Training Duration: 3 to 5 years Modality: 100% online Workload: 2,500 hours

The Ph.D. in Neurosciences of Spirituality provides in-depth and specialized training, allowing students to develop original and cutting-edge research on the neurobiological bases of transcendental experiences and the impact of spirituality on mental health. Aimed at neuroscientists, psychologists, theologians, doctors, therapists, and researchers, the course integrates advanced analysis, empirical research, and ethical reflection applied to spirituality.

🎯 Course Objectives

  • Master the advanced fundamentals of the neurosciences of spirituality.
  • Investigate the effects of spirituality on mental and physical health with scientific rigor.
  • Develop advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills.
  • Train academics capable of integrating science, ethics, and spirituality in academic and professional contexts.

📘 Curriculum Structure – 6 Modules Module 1 – Advances in Cognitive Neuroscience

  • Advanced Seminars in Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Functional Neuroimaging and Advanced Research Techniques
  • Applied Computational Neuroscience
  • Advanced Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Recovery

Module 2 – Psychology and Psychopathology of Spirituality

  • Advanced Psychology of Spirituality
  • Psychopathology and Clinical Interventions
  • Assessment and Diagnosis of Transcendental Experiences
  • Integrative Psychotherapy and Spirituality

Module 3 – Philosophy of Consciousness and Transcendental Experience

  • Philosophy of Consciousness
  • Transcendental Experiences and Ethics
  • Phenomenology of Spiritual Experience
  • Consciousness and Subjective Reality

Module 4 – Advanced Research Methods

  • Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Cognitive Sciences
  • Statistics Applied to Neuroscience and Psychology
  • Experimental Design and Clinical Trials
  • Scientific Publication and Literature Review

Module 5 – Neuroethics, Society, and Spirituality

  • Neuroethics and Decision-Making
  • Spirituality, Society, and Well-being
  • Ethics in Research on Transcendental Experiences
  • Ethical Applications in Clinical and Research Practice

Module 6 – Thesis Project and Original Research

  • Development and Defense of the Thesis Project
  • Original Research and Elaboration of the Doctoral Thesis
  • Scientific Presentation and Discussion Seminars
  • Preparation for International Publication

Note: The course duration is 3 to 5 years and may vary depending on academic performance.

💻 Teaching Modality

  • 100% online teaching
  • Interactive content, discussion forums, and individual tutoring
  • Virtual labs and digital library
  • Flexible schedules, compatible with personal and professional life

📜 Certification and Recognition

  • Ph.D. Diploma institutionally recognized by FAITEF
  • Possibility of diploma issuance with The Hague Apostille
  • Support from the academic secretariat for international title validation procedures

👥 Target AudienceNeuroscientists, psychologists, theologians, doctors, therapists, researchers, and professionals interested in the interface between the brain, spirituality, and human behavior.

📞 Applications and InformationAccess the official FAITEF website and fill out the contact form. The academic team provides personalized support for enrollment and guidance.

✨ Explore advanced research into spirituality and understand the brain mechanisms that shape human experience.🕊️ FAITEF — Science with purpose, spirituality with foundation

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