Occultism and Modernity

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: RT2413

<p>The course will focus on modern forms of Western esotericism from 18th century Freemasonry to esoteric New Religious Movements such as the modern Witchcraft movement (Wicca), Satanism and the New Age Movement. More specifically, the course will consider how esoteric practitioners responded to major changes in Western religion and spirituality due to the processes of modernity and secularization. By the end of the course, students will have been aquainted with the major theoretical approaches to the study of Western esotericism as well as several forms of modern esotericism.</p> <p> </p>

Behörighet

Bachelor's degree or University studies equal to a Bachelor's degree, including an approved Bachelor thesis of at least 15 credits. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 5/English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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• Occultism and Modernity

  University of Gothenburg

  Startdatum: 5 november 2024

  Slutdatum: 19 januari 2025

  Studietakt: 50 %