RLST 268-397 - Cults or New Religious Movements - Fall 2026 - Online

Position Summary

RLST 268 – Cults or New Religious Movements

This course examines beliefs and practices of some emerging new religions including New Age, Wicca, Neo-paganism, Scientology, Unification Church, UFO groups, Solar Temple, Transcendental Meditation and Soka Gakai. The emphasis will be upon the historical roots and teachings of new religions, and issues related to their popularity and interpretation Position Requirements The successful candidate must

hold a minimum of an MA in Religious Studies, preferably a PhD;

have a record of effective teaching at the post-secondary level;

have experience managing classroom and online technologies used by the University of Regina (including UR Courses [Moodle])

Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in New Cults and Religious Movements and have experience teaching online.


Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the ...