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New religious movements and other living traditions

Cults, sects and new religious movements, and one other living tradition such as the Bahá'í Faith.

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Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 2 · Multiple choice: 10 · Select all that apply: 1 · Short answer: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choice
In the study of religion, a 'sect' is usually defined as:
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Hint 1

Think of a branch breaking off from a tree.

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