This course delves deep into the world of cults. By examining famous cults in recent history; we begin to unravel the cultural; political and social contexts that have allowed for these fanatic new religious movements to thrive. Apocalyptic end times; civil rights; psychedelics; sexual deviancy; megalomania; symbolism; art; fashion; music; film - these are just a few topics we cover over the course of the semester through lectures; films; readings and projects. For the final project each student defines and develop their own individualized cult with a focus on a written manifesto; ritual and cult fashion.
Prerequisites
Be in the Honors Program