Preferred term

Sects

Here are entered works on religious groups whose adherents recognize special teachings or practices which fall within the normative bounds of the major world religions.
Works on groups or movements whose system of religious beliefs or practices differs significantly from the major world religions and which are often gathered around a specific deity or person are entered under [Cults.]
Works on the major world religions are entered under [Religions.]

Example

http://www.yso.fi/onto/lcsh/sh85119451

Created 11/02/1986, 00:00, last modified 23/09/1987, 12:11