Forbidden Knowledge: Introduction to Esotericism
Program Overview
This two-week online winter course offers an introductory overview of the study of esotericism as a discipline, historically and presently. It investigates the key thematic aspects of Western esotericism as they have manifested themselves historically within currents such as Hermeticism, Gnosticism, astrology, alchemy, and magic, to name a few.
Our investigation into representations of the esoteric and the occult goes beyond the written word to include film, music, and graphic novels. We explore the essential movements in esotericism in the past and reflect on how they manifest themselves today.
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- Winter
- Anthropology
- Continuing Education
- Culture
- European Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- History
- Humanities
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Social Sciences
- Theology
Updated Sep 4, 2025
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Locations
- Online
Fields & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Continuing Education
- Culture
- European Studies
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- History
- Humanities
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Social Sciences
- Theology
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
- Terms Available
- Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Transcript
- Resume
Age Requirement
18+
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