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NEW RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS IN NOR AMER (HC 4345)

Term: 2007-2008 January Term

Faculty

Mark A. Granquist
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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri, 10:40 AM - 12:30 PM (1/17/2008 - 1/31/2008) Location: MAIN NW 231
Wed, 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM (1/17/2008 - 1/31/2008) Location: MAIN NW 231

Description

An examination of traditional alternative religions, such as the Mormons, Jehovah?s Witnesses, and Christian Science, as well as newer alternative religions like Scientology, New Age, Wicca, and apocalyptic groups (Waco, Jonestown). Views how these religious groups begin and develop over time, and how they form a challenge to mainline American religion.