| Title: | Sects and Cults in America |
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| Course Section Number: | REL-280-01 |
| Department: | Religion |
| Description: | This course investigates the beliefs and practices of new, marginal, and dissenting American religious groups, which are often labeled "sects" or "cults." We will draw upon the sociology of religion to understand these terms and new religious movements and reformist groups in general. Primarily, we will focus on the history, theology, and practices of groups such as Mormons, Pentecostals, Branch Davidians, the Peoples Temple, Scientology, and the New Age movement. |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | August 27, 2025 |
| End Date: | December 20, 2025 |
| Meeting Information: |
08/28/2025-12/18/2025 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 01:10PM - 02:25PM, Room to be Announced
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| Faculty: | Baer, Jonathan |
Course Status
| Section Name/Title | Status | Dept. | Capacity |
Enrolled/ Available/ Waitlist |
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REL-280-01
Sects and Cults in America |
OPEN | Religion | 15 | 0 / 15 / 0 |