This is a combination of several assignments including an analytical paper in which students are asked to compare and contrast arguments from readings. Additionally a separate assignment revolves around visiting a Special Collections whereby students will identify an item relating to New Thought or New Age, examine it both physically and materially and write a short descriptive paper. The second section of this assignment requires that the student travel to a worship service and observe the service and it’s characteristics such as demographics, topics covered, and general ambience. The final assignment addressed in this course is about a particular new religion and how the media has covered it.

Rebecca Moore
Author

San Diego State University
Institution

Public College or University
Institution Type

Assignment
Resource Type

Undergraduate Course
Class Type

2014
Date Published

Religious Studies, Sociology
Discipline

New Religious Movements, Other Christianities
Religous Tradition

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