The Department of
Arcane Sciences
Courses
101 Introduction to Magic Theory & Practice | Course Website
Full course for one year. Students will study the roots of magical systems and spellcasting theories, from early shamanism, ritual and blood magic, through hermeticism, the kabbalah, and folk magic to the ideas of Aleister Crowley, the developments of Gnosticism, and modern chaos magic. Curriculum will also handle varieties of magical practice, including divination, summoning and binding of spirits and demons, paradigm-shifting, sex magic and Tantra, and introduce the beginning student to such provocative issues as the relationship between religion and magic (especially in the modern world), questions of the nature of reality and what constitutes magic.
110 First-year Arcane Spellcasting & Magical Theory
Full course for one year. Students learn the fundamentals of spellcasting and magical theory. Lecture-conference-lab.
210 Second-year Arcane Spellcasting & Magical Theory
Full course for one year. Further develops students’ understanding of the principles of spellcasting and magical theory. Students look closely at the most influential traditions of magic and carry their practice to the intermediate level. Lecture-conference-lab. Prerequisites: Spellcasting 110.
310 Third-year Arcane Spellcasting & Magical Theory
Full course for one year. For the competent apprentice only. Course examines the more complex and theoretical aspects of arcane science, from bleeding edge chaos theory to modern (and some ancient) concepts of the nature of the universe. Students are expected to devote six hours a week to independent practice. Conference-lab. Prerequisites: Spellcasting 210.
221 Fundamentals of Prophecy
Full course for one semester. Students will learn the various arts of prophecy and how to apply them. The course focuses on themes of prediction and divination, the necessity of cryptic verse and symbolism, and common methods and practices. No registration required. You will be contacted if your enrollment is foreseen.
333 Traditions of Numerology
Full course for one semester. Students learn the esoteric significance of numbers and their connection to the physical world and to living things. This course of study focuses mostly on Western traditions of numerology, but also delves into those of other cultures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission from the instructor. Recommended: at least one unit of divination. Note: The fourth, ninth, and thirteenth students to register will not be allowed to enroll.
