ESENSI PSIKOLOGI AGAMA DALAM PERKEMBANGAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG KEAGAMAAN PADA ANAK USIA DINI

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Psychology of religion studies religious awareness in a person whose influence is seen in that person's religious behavior and actions in his life. Psychology of religion has been used in various areas of life, for example in the fields of education, companies, medicine, counseling and others. The psychology of religion can also develop religious growth in early childhood. The first growth period (childhood) occurs at the age of 0-12 years. From the time of pregnancy, the condition and nature of the parents have had an influence on the growth of the religious soul of their child, even though as an expert he is of the opinion that when a child is born, he is not a religious being. For them, a newborn child is more like an animal, even according to them, the child of an ape is more human than a human baby itself. from the time of pregnancy, parents should include religious values in their children along with their personal growth. So the role of the psychology of religion is very important given early on and the family plays an important role in providing basic religious knowledge to each child in various ways.