The Neuroscience of Religious and Spiritual Experiences: Focus on Methodological Issues

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract The aim of this chapter is to provide a perspective on the current state of research that assesses spiritual experiences and their neurobiological correlates specifically focusing on the methodological challenges of this field of research. Current research studies have utilized both first-person and third-person approaches towards understanding spiritual experiences. In addition, studies of pathological conditions and the effects of psychedelic compounds on spiritual experiences are also important to consider. All these studies have helped to elucidate the underlying neurobiological mechanisms related to spiritual experiences. Overall, this field of study attempting to link the brain and spiritual experiences, sometimes referred to as neurotheology, has a bright and exciting future.
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Authors Andrew B. Newberg
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Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192844064.013.26
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780192844064.013.26
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