(Fall CRN 61470) A study of cults in the context of 20th-century North American society, beginning with defining cults in relation to sects and churches. Topics include neo-paganism; Hare Krishna; the theosophical tradition; the Unification Church; tragic endings to cults such as the Branch Davidians and Heaven’s Gate; why people join cults; and the religio-cultural significance of cults today. Three credits.
Prerequisities
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Dates
Fall 2025: September 3 - December 17, 2025
Spring 2026: TBD
Current StFX Students
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