RELS 006 - Religious Violence and Cults

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Society Sector. All classes. Staff. Since September 11, 2001, America has become more aware than ever that there is a connection between religion and violence. But what is it Why do religious people embrace violence Are all cults prone to violence And do terrorists tend to belong to cults This course will introduce students to representative terrorist groups from five different religious traditions and to cults that have taken the path of group suicide. We will examine a number of ways to understand religious terrorism, religious suicide, and cult affiliation in general.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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