SOC 240 Cults, Extremist & Religious Movements
Provides familiarization with sociological issues surrounding cults, extremist groups and new religious movements including theory and dynamics of cults, gangs and hate groups. Emphasis is on the destructive elements of this collective behavior. This course provides sociological perspectives for interpreting American laws, norms and values while examining extremist groups. This includes the study of in-group behavior, social cohesion, emergence of generalized beliefs, and both narrative and value-oriented movements.
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Recommended Preparation:
CCR 092,
CCR 093 or
CCR 094 or equivalent testing scores. These courses may be taken concurrently.