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Professor and Director of Research Marcus Institute of Integrative Health | Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital
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A Neurotheological Approach to Spiritual Awakening (PDF)

- International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

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PostedNovember 22, 2018
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2017

2017

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PostedDecember 31, 2017
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Changes in Cerebellar Functional Connectivity and Autonomic Regulation in Cancer Patients Treated With the Neuro Emotional Technique for Traumatic Stress Symptoms (PDF)

- Journal of Cancer Survivorship

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PostedDecember 22, 2017
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The Varieties of Self-Transcendent Experience (PDF)

- Review of General Psychology

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PostedDecember 1, 2017
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Effect of a One-Week Spiritual Retreat on Dopamine and Serotonin Transporter Binding (PDF)

A Preliminary Study

- Religion, Brain & Behavior

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PostedMay 1, 2017
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The Noetic Quality

A Multimethod Exploratory Study

- Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice
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PostedApril 1, 2017
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2016

2016

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PostedApril 19, 2016
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Of Roots and Fruits (PDF)

A Comparison of Psychedelic and Nonpsychedelic Mystical Experiences

- Journal of Humanistic Psychology

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PostedNovember 28, 2016
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The Overview Effect

Awe and Self-Transcendent Experience in Space Flight

- Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice
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PostedMay 27, 2016
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How God Changes Your Brain (PDF)

An Introduction to Jewish Neurotheology

- CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly

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PostedApril 1, 2016
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2015

2015

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PostedDecember 30, 2015
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A Case Series Study of the Neurophysiological Effects of Altered States of Mind During Intense Islamic Prayer (PDF)

- Journal of Physiology - Paris

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PostedDecember 25, 2015
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The Language of Ineffability (PDF)

Linguistic Analysis of Mystical Experiences

- Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

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PostedOctober 1, 2015
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The Neurotheology Link (PDF)

An Intersection Between Spirituality and Health

- Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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PostedApril 20, 2015
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2014

2014

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PostedDecember 30, 2014
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The Neuroscientific Study of Spiritual Practices (PDF)

- Frontiers in Psychology

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PostedOctober 10, 2014
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Pilot Study of the Effect of Religious Symbols on Brain Function

Association With Measures of Religiosity

- Spirituality in Clinical Practice
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PostedSeptember 22, 2014
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2013

2013

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PostedDecember 31, 2013
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Toward a Unifying Taxonomy and Definition for Meditation

- Frontiers in Psychology

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PostedNovember 1, 2013
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2012

2012

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Journal Articles

  • How God Changes Your Brain: An Introduction to Jewish Neurotheology (PDF)

    — CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly

  • The Language of Ineffability: Linguistic Analysis of Mystical Experiences (PDF)

    — Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

  • The Neurotheology Link (PDF) An Intersection Between Spirituality and Health

    — Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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Popular Press

  • Is There a Difference Between the Brain of an Atheist and the Brain of a Religious Person?

    — Scientific American

  • Religious Experiences Shrink Part of the Brain

    — Scientific American

  • Why Your Brain Needs God

    — On Faith, The Washington Post

In the News

  • Your Brain on Religion (video)

    — The Agenda with Steve Paikin, TVO

  • What Happens to the Brain During Spiritual Experiences?

    — The Atlantic

  • Channeling Spirits' Shuts Down Parts Of Brain

    — Discovery News

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Andrew talks about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences on The Mel Robbins Podcast.


Andrew joined the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard to discuss a range of topics related to the brain and religion.


Brains scans taken by Andrew are on display at The Franklin Institute
 
 
 
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