PHIL 346 - Cults and New Religious Movements

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
Introduction to many new religions including Scientology, Wicca, and the Peoples’ Temple. Students will learn the origins of such groups and how they grow and perpetuate their beliefs.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area C requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3431.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY