Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020
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RELI 387 001 (CRN: 23675)
WESTERN ESOTERICISM
Long Title: WESTERN ESOTERICISM: METHOD AND THEORY
Department: Religion
Instructor: Fanger, Claire
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:50PM R (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020)
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):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 5
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 15
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 24-APR-2024 8:16PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
3-MAY-2020
2:00PM - 5:00PM U
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. Cross-list: RELI 587. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 387 if student has credit for RELI 587.