CREL 2533 N1
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
An examination of practices and self-understandings of New Religious Movements (NRMs, i.e. Scientology, Neo-paganism (Wicca), Satanism, Falun Gong, Branch Davidians) in North America. Topics include the social scientific study of NRMs; historical roots and teachings; issues of popularity and interpretation; and special consideration of gender in the emergence and form of NRMs.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Interpretation
- Cults
- Religious
- Religious Movements
- Social scientific
- Scientific
- NRMs
- Historical
- Historical Roots
- Emergence
- Worldviews
Course programme
Journey into the world of so-called cults, sects, and New Religious Movements (NRMs) with this fascinating course from Dr. Donna Seamone. You'll discover various groups' worldviews, practices, and their significance. You'll also learn about different scholarly theories that help us understand New Religious Movements in North America and beyond.
Topics include the social scientific study of NRMs; historical roots and teachings; issues of popularity and interpretation; and special consideration of gender in the emergence and form of NRMs.CREL 2533 N1