MARAIS 62138014 RST2603
ASSIGNMENT 1 – 19 JULY 2019
A New Religious Movement is difficult to define. The word “new” can mean something that has not
been seen or done before. However, this is not the definite case with the definition of New Religious
Movement. That is why the definition for New Religious Movement is very broad in its definition, as
not all Religious Movement are new in their modern explanations. A New Religious Movement can
be regarded as a social movement or faith that is based on or supports a religion or spirituality that’s
practices, or ideologies are considered new or different from any other religious movement that has
been in practice and is now on the rise. It can be classified further into a category of social systems
that’s message or aim can be perceive as to change or prevent the change in a system weather that
be social, religious or spiritual which uses chosen principals or factors from different groups, such as
symbols, rituals and ideologies in their practices or teachings. Usually lead by a charismatic leader
and who promotes a certain set of values under a belief system. New Religious movements mostly
either promote individualism or communal life.
I JAYDENE MARAIS declare that this is my own, original work and that where I used other information and resources, I
did so in a responsible manner. I did not plagiarise in any way and have referenced and acknowledged any resources that I
consulted and used to complete this portfolio according to the requirements of the Harvard style of referencing. I acknowledge
that I am aware of what plagiarism is, and the consequences thereof. Furthermore, I acknowledge that I am aware of UNISA’s
policy on plagiarism and understand that if there is evidence of plagiarism within this document, UNISA will take action.
ASSIGNMENT 1 – 19 JULY 2019
A New Religious Movement is difficult to define. The word “new” can mean something that has not
been seen or done before. However, this is not the definite case with the definition of New Religious
Movement. That is why the definition for New Religious Movement is very broad in its definition, as
not all Religious Movement are new in their modern explanations. A New Religious Movement can
be regarded as a social movement or faith that is based on or supports a religion or spirituality that’s
practices, or ideologies are considered new or different from any other religious movement that has
been in practice and is now on the rise. It can be classified further into a category of social systems
that’s message or aim can be perceive as to change or prevent the change in a system weather that
be social, religious or spiritual which uses chosen principals or factors from different groups, such as
symbols, rituals and ideologies in their practices or teachings. Usually lead by a charismatic leader
and who promotes a certain set of values under a belief system. New Religious movements mostly
either promote individualism or communal life.
I JAYDENE MARAIS declare that this is my own, original work and that where I used other information and resources, I
did so in a responsible manner. I did not plagiarise in any way and have referenced and acknowledged any resources that I
consulted and used to complete this portfolio according to the requirements of the Harvard style of referencing. I acknowledge
that I am aware of what plagiarism is, and the consequences thereof. Furthermore, I acknowledge that I am aware of UNISA’s
policy on plagiarism and understand that if there is evidence of plagiarism within this document, UNISA will take action.
