SECTS AND CULTS
An introduction to new religious movements in the U.S. frequently referred to as "sects," "cults," and "fringe religions."
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2023 Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate the complexities of defining new religious movements. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe and assess a variety of arguments about religion, brainwashing and representation. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate skills of analysis, persuasive writing, oral communication. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Articulate and better understand your own definition of religion. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate the complexities of defining new religious movements. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe and assess a variety of arguments about religion, brainwashing and representation. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Demonstrate skills of analysis, persuasive writing, oral communication. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Articulate and better understand your own definition of religion. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027