RELIG 115 - Magic, Witchcraft, Cults, and New Religious Movements

    Recent Professors
    Adam D. Pave, Katherine R. Kiefer-Newman
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Through an examination of magic and witchcraft, the course introduces the study of the beliefs and practices, past and present, associated with new religious movements, sometimes referred to as "cults." Topics examined include ritual, symbolism, altered states of consciousness and healing, as well as syncretism, change and the social roles of these beliefs and practices. The course also examines examples of various historical religious influences on new religious movements.
    Usually Held
    Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm