Cults & New Religious Movements

Cults & New Religious Movements

2011-10-202011-10-20

Slide 2.

2011-10-20 Agenda2011-10-20 Agenda

AttendanceAnnouncements

Dr. Annette Ahern Memorial eventsThe Midterm Test

ScientologySecret Societies

Slide 4.

From 1991 to 2009, Dr. Annette Ahern was a dedicated professor, writer, researcher, and member of the Department of Religious Studies at St. Francis Xavier University. Annette was a loving wife and mother, an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, and a friend to many. After a brief illness, Annette died on Thursday 22 October 2009 at the age of 51.

Enriched by her life, we honour her with these memorial events.

• 3:00 pm: Tree planting ceremony, on the lawn near Immaculata Hall

• 4:00 pm – Memorial Lecture – Schwartz Building, Room 156 : “Ecotheology and the Practice of Hope” By Dr. Anne Marie Dalton

• Following the lecture, please join us for a reception in the vestibule.

The Dr. Annette Ahern Memorial Lecture

Friday October 21, 2011

The Dr. Annette Ahern Memorial Lecture

Friday October 21, 2011

Slide 5.

Opening Reception Thursday, October 20th 4-6pm

“Water Music”

Opening Reception Thursday, October 20th 4-6pm

“Water Music”

•At the Lyghtesome Gallery – October 20 to November 18•A unique exhibit featuring a collection of colour photographs by John Berridge and poetry by Anne Simpson, the second creative collaboration by this talented duo•The sensitivities of an accomplished theologian/photographer meet the intuitions of one of Canada’s treasured poets. The exhibit is dedicated to the memory of mutual friend and colleague, Annette Ahern.

Slide 6.

The Midterm TestThe Midterm Test

• The midterm test will take place on October 25, 2011, and will include multiple choice, definitions, and short written answers.

The Church of Scientology

The Church of Scientology

Secret SocietiesSecret Societies

Ticket to HeavenTicket to Heaven

How well does David fit the profile of a joiner?

1.Predisposing conditions:

1. Tensions2. Religious orientation3. Seeker (already reading,

investigating)

2.Situational Contingencies:

4. Encounter5. Bonds-making6. Bond-breaking7. Interacting

3. Who joins:• social networks.• No Ideological alignment; Other

commitments• history of seekership• hostile environment

(Christianity?)• Competition

4.Characteristics• Young• Middle-upper middle class• Higher educated• Balanced male-female• More secular religious

backgrounds

Ticket to HeavenTicket to Heaven

How well does David fit the profile of a joiner?

1.Predisposing conditions:

1. Tensions2. Religious orientation3. Seeker (already reading,

investigating)

2.Situational Contingencies:

4. Encounter5. Bonds-making6. Bond-breaking7. Interacting

3. Who joins:• social networks.• No Ideological alignment; Other

commitments• history of seekership• hostile environment

(Christianity?)• Competition

4.Characteristics• Young• Middle-upper middle class• Higher educated• Balanced male-female• More secular religious

backgrounds

Slide 14.

HomeworkHomework• For Tuesday• Midterm Test

• For Thursday• Read chapter on

Peoples Temple in AAR and write the online quiz