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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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RELI 587 001 (CRN: 25770)
WESTERN ESOTERICISM
Long Title: WESTERN ESOTERICISM: METHOD AND THEORY
Department: Religion
Instructor: Fanger, Claire
Meeting: 2:00PM - 4:29PM F (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 9
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 6:09AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 587 if student has credit for RELI 387.