M14 Assignment: Profile of a New Religious Movement

I‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍n this assignment, you will expand your knowledge of a New Religious Movement (NRM). You may choose a contemporary or a historic movement – anything from one of the UFO-focused religions to the Ghost Dance of the 19th Century. The choice is up to you – what do you want to learn about? Download the M14 Assignment Worksheet on NRMs and complete it by following the directions below: Select a New Religious Movement (NRM) to explore that is an example of syncretism, revitalization, or a high demand religion. Research at least 2 credible websites to supplement information from the text and module materials. These websites might help you to pick a New Religious Movement, but you will need to research in more detail once you’ve chosen the topic: Religious Tolerance – a section focused on NRMs Hartford Institute for Religious Research – seminary website with resource links for hig‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍h demand religions Encyclopedia Britannica -- general article on high demand religions Wikipedia list of NRM – a list of groups and founders CBS News slideshow on “cults” – a sensationalist headline; examples of high demand religions ThoughtCo: Syncretism – historic and contemporary examples of syncretism Note: for information on the topic of “cults”/high demand religions, it is especially important to select credible online sources. Use Schoolcraft College’s Evaluating Web Resources page to ensure the sources you find are credible. Provide specific evidence for each section of the worksheet. You will need to provide the basic facts of place/time/founder, a description of one symbol or ritual, and a summary of the emic and etic perspectives on the NRM. Your evidence may include both text and images, but be sure to use your own words to summarize the information you c‌‍‍‌‌‍‌‌‌‌‌‍‍‍‌‌‌‌‍ollect. Cite your sources.

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