(Spring CRN / Fall CRN ) 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.
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Visiting Students:
Step 1: Fill out a Letter of Permission (LOP) form from your Home Institution (contact your university's Registrar's Office)
Step 2: Ensure the desired course works for your degree. Consult with your Department Chair/Dean/Registrar to ensure that the credits will count toward your degree or graduation, and have them sign off on your LOP.
Step 3: Send the forms to the proper Registrars:
Email your completed LOP to the Registrar at your university as well as the university at which you will be taking the course(s).
