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This document discusses new religious movements and their formation. It asks students to identify an interesting new religion and explain how social trends affect the formation of new religions and dictate new religious movements. It also provides examples of new religions that have developed from Hinduism.
What's inside
- Identify an interesting new religion
- Explain how social trends affect religion formation
- Examples of new religions from Hinduism
- Arya Samaj
- Ramakrishna Mission
- Theosophical Society
Who it is for: Students studying Religious Studies. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
New religious movements are discussed. Students learn how social trends shape these movements and form new religions. This is illustrated with examples from Hinduism.
Interesting New Religious Movement
A student chooses a new religious movement that interests them. They explain their choice and how social trends affect the formation of new religions.
Arya Samaj and Hinduism
Arya Samaj is described. It is shown how this movement was formed and how it was influenced by social trends. Its beliefs and practices are outlined.
Ramakrishna Mission and Hinduism
Ramakrishna Mission is described. It is shown how this movement was formed and how it was influenced by social trends. Its beliefs and practices are outlined.
Theosophical Society and Hinduism
Theosophical Society is described. It is shown how this movement was formed and how it was influenced by social trends. Its beliefs and practices are outlined.
Key terms
- New religious movements
- Religions that have formed recently.
- Social trends
- Changes in society that affect how people live.
- Arya Samaj
- A Hindu reform movement founded in 1875.
- Ramakrishna Mission
- A Hindu religious movement founded in the 19th century.
- Theosophical Society
- A religious movement founded in 1875 that blends Eastern and Western beliefs.
- Hindu nationalism
- A belief in the superiority of Hindu culture and values.
Questions this document helps with
- How do social trends influence the formation of new religions?
- What are the beliefs of Arya Samaj?
- How did Ramakrishna Mission spread its doctrines?
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