Hubbard initially developed a program of ideas called Dianetics , which was distributed through the Dianetics Foundation .
Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices launched in May 1952 by American author L. Ron Hubbard ( 1911 -- 86 ) .
author initially developed a program of ideas called Dianetics , which was distributed through the Dianetics Foundation .
Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices launched in May 1952 by American author L. Ron Hubbard ( 1911 -- 86 ) .