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Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
Module presented in English |
Module presented online |
Recommendation: RST1501 and RST1502 |
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to promote understanding of the emergence and significance of "cults", new religious
movements (NRMs) and other new religious movements and developments. Students who successfully complete this module
will be able to define key concepts, explain the occurrence and historical development of new religious movements, their
depiction in media (including South African media) and popular culture, and critically analyse their role in society.
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