Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
RELI 387 - WESTERN ESOTERICISM
Long Title: WESTERN ESOTERICISM: METHOD AND THEORY
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 587. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 387 if student has credit for RELI 587.