Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: WESTERN ESOTERICISM: METHOD AND THEORY

Department: Religion

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course explores the relation between esoteric texts and the idea of "Western Esotericism." We will look at primary writings from Agrippa to Madame Blavatsky and consider the historical and methodological approaches emerging as Esotericism is constructed as an academic area. Extra readings and writing a longer essay is required in RELI 587. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 387. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 587 if student has credit for RELI 387.