This course is an interdisciplinary course which grants credit in Psychology, Religious Studies, and American Studies and is taught by Dr. Lynn A. Durel, Ph.D and Dr. David W. Kling, Ph.D

Course Description

The year 2000 is at hand, eliciting various reactions. For some, it marks the beginning of the end of history, "when time shall be no more." For others, it signals an impending computer crisis (Y2K). Whatever one's reaction, thinging associated with "endism" has persisted throughout the history of Western culture. Apocalyticism--the notion that the world is soon coming to a catastrophic end, and millennarianism--the expectation of a period of peace and justice on earth, have been enduring themes for several millennia. This course explores end-time thought and behavior among both established and new religious movements in America, as well as within the larger culture.

Try these links for more information about the coming of the millennium:
The White House Millennium Council
Center for Millenial Studies
The Millennium Institute
Greenwich 2000 Millennium Zone
The Millennium Society
The Millennium Society of Canada
Y2K: The Horrors of a New Millennium
Worldwide Observatory of the Year 2000
NPR's Milestones of the Millenium: 1000 Years of Music

For more information about the history of end time prophecy:
The Millerites and Early Adventists, 1840-1870
Moody Magazine Online: Apocalyptic Fever
When Prophecies Fail
Seventh Day Adventists
Joachim of Fiore 1132-1202
Jonathan Edwards: The Great Awakening
Reformation Online
Reformation Study Tour
Renaissance and Reformation Chronology
Crawford Reformation Guide
Charles Darwin (Online texts of literary work)

Psychology links:
Freudian Links
The B.F. Skinner Foundation
Cognitive Dissonance
More Cognitive Dissonance

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