Course - New Religious Movements - RVI2125
RVI2125 - New Religious Movements
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course will provide an introduction to contemporary religion with an emphasis on modern religious movements in Europe and North America. The student will learn about the contemporary and historical background of modern religious movements, and learn how various sections of society react to them. The interplay between society and religion is emphasized.
The course will consider various topics of contemporary religion, such as:
- The sociology of modern religions,
- Essential doctrines of New Age religions,
- Modern apocalyptic movements,
- UFO-religions,
- Neo-paganism,
- Anti-cult movements,
- Theories of secularization and modernity.
The course will also provide further study of the methodological and theoretical issues related to the study of religion, as well as deeper study of selected topics in the history of the disciplin. The course will thereby provide a further understanding of various approaches, how theories are formed, and related issues.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills)
Knowledge:
The candidate has attained
- knowledge of the background and expressions of new religious movements and the cultic milieu of contemporary Western societies, with an emphasis on new religious movements in Europe and North America
- knowledge of methods used in the study of this new religious landscape, as well as theories developed to understand and explain it
- knowledge of research on both organized and unorganized new religious expressions
Skills:
The candidate has acquired skills to
- exert good scientific practice regarding sources and references
- apply research on contemporary religion to research questions and make well-founded decisions
- account for, compare, analyse and discuss sources and research
Learning methods and activities
Instruction consists of lectures and seminars. In order to take the exam a written assignment must be submitted (2000-2500 words) and approved by a deadline announced at the beginning of the semester. The exam consists of a written assignment (3000 - 4000 words).
Compulsory assignments
- 1 approved exercise/assignment
Recommended previous knowledge
Skills equivalent to one year of university studies, including basic courses in religious studies.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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RVI2120 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2013
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Comparative Religion
- Asbjørn Dyrendal
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2013-11-11Submission
2013-12-09 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2014-04-16Submission
2014-05-16 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"