The course covers the general history and major astrological discoveries from the Roman era through the Renaissance. Students will be introduced to concepts such as:
Scholasticism
Humanism
The origins of science and philosophy
Different views of the Solar system
Christianity
Islam
Students will:
Examine how astrology originated in various cultures and what questions it sought to address
See how astrology became embedded in mainstream culture in these societies
Study the lineages in which different astrological theories developed
Examine the relationship between the history of science and religion, philosophy and mythology
Explore the changes in cosmology throughout history and how these changes affected society's attitudes
Required Texts:
A History of Western Astrology Volume I: The Ancient and Classical Worlds Original title: The Dawn of Western Astrology: The Ancient and Classical Worlds by Nicholas Campion
A History of Western Astrology Volume II: The Medieval and Modern Worlds by Nicholas Campion
