This is a list of symbols ofScientology, theChurch of Scientology, and related organizations.
| Name | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scientology symbol | The Scientology symbol is an "S" curving through two triangles. The "S" stands for Scientology. The top triangle represents the KRC triangle — knowledge, responsibility and control. The lower triangle consists of the ARC triangle – affinity, reality and communication.[1][2]: 462 [3][4] See alsoScientology beliefs and practices § ARC and KRC triangles. | |
| Dianetics symbol | A triangle with alternating stripes of green and yellow. The green stripes represent growth, while the yellow stripes represent life. The four green stripes also recall the four divisions of a human's urge to survive, which are revealed inDianetics.[1][5] | |
| Division 6 symbol | A simple triangle with aninfinity symbol woven across, it is used to mark introductory materials.[1][2]: 160 [6] | |
| Operating Thetan symbol | TheOperating Thetan symbol is an oval combining the letters O and T, with the T completely within the O. Scientologists who have achievedOT V, can use the advanced logo which has a wreath around the O.[1][2]: 375 [7]: 280 [8] The Operating Thetan symbol with wreath is prominently displayed on the side of the Scientology cruise shipFreewinds. | |
| Church of Scientology cross symbol | TheScientology cross is an eight-pointed cross; aLatin cross with four additional points. It is used to denote "Scientology". The cross's eight points representthe eight dynamics in Scientology. Created in 1955 as a silver cross, three inches high, to be worn on a chain high near the neck.[1][2]: 120 [7]: 371 [9][10][11] The cross is not associated with theChristian cross. | |
| Sea Org symbol | The symbol for theSea Org is of two crossedlaurel branches with afive-pointed star above.[1][2]: 467 | |
| L. Ron Hubbard symbol | This symbol is a pictograph made of a cursive "L", "R" and "H". Designed to imitate anassay officehallmark, it is used to authenticate Scientology materials, devices, jewelry and other related religious products.[1] | |
| Church of Spiritual Technology logo | This symbol for theChurch of Spiritual Technology is two overlapping circles with alozenge inside each circle. It is landscaped onto the Earth's surface at Scientology'sTrementina Base, in a mountainous region of New Mexico,[12] and can be seen by satellite. |
All official symbols of Scientology are trademarks held by theReligious Technology Center (RTC). RTC says they are to be used "on Scientology religious materials to signify their authenticity ... and provide a legal mechanism to ensure the spiritual technologies are orthodox and ministered according to Mr. Hubbard's Scripture. These marks also provide the means to prevent anyone from engaging in some distorted use of Mr. Hubbard's writings, thereby ensuring the purity of the religion for all eternity."[13]