OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Cults and Terrorism |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1103 |
| Host College |
Conestoga College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
CG-OLRN1103 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
In this course, students will explore the historical evolution and social impact of cults and terrorist groups. Students will learn ways to identify and define cults. Using discussions and active learning approaches, students will examine what motivates cults and terrorist groups with a specific lens towards violent activity. The impact of media and globalization will also be discussed. Students will advance their social and cultural understanding and gain awareness of cults in contemporary society. Students in this course will discuss the validity of historical evidence and research historical interpretations of events using relevant and recent sources. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Online Tests 30%, Assignments 15%, Report 25%, Final Project 30% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
55 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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