Religious Extremism

In this couse learn about the various kinds of religious terrorism, the history and impact of religious terrorism, and how it affects people around the world.

Introduction 

Terrorism is the unlawful use of violence or intimidation, especially against civilians. It has been around for thousands of years, with groups using violence and fear as terrorist acts to spread their messages, control people and seize power. ​

A religious terrorist group is any group who commit terrorist acts in the name of a religion or religious belief. They are often religious extremists, with extreme religious beliefs.

Religious extremists believe that their religion is the only true one. They have more extreme and violent beliefs than most other people who follow that religion, such as believing all people who don’t believe as they do should be killed, or that women should be kept as slaves. 

It is important to remember that being a devout follower of a religion does not make someone a religious extremist or a terrorist. 

You will learn 

1. Understand what religious terrorism is
2. Understand what a proscribed group is
3. Know some examples of religious extremist groups and terrorist acts
4. Understand the core features of religious extremist methodology