Required Books:
- 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
Suggested Texts:
If you are interested in learning more about the topics:
- A History of Horoscopic Astrology
by
James Herschel Holden
Paperback: 376 pages
Publisher: American Federation of Astrologers, Inc.; 2nd edition (October 1,
1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 0866904638 ISBN-13: 978-0866904636
- Mythology Cliff Notes
Cliffs Notes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background.
Pre-requisite: No prerequisite.
Course description:
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
- Examine the changes in cosmology throughout history and how these changes affected society's attitudes.
- Critique the intellectual shifts in religion and philosophy that led to the modern scientific and secular worldview, and the rejection of intuitive ways of knowing
- Explore how changes in 20th-century philosophy and science affected the arts and sciences, and how 21st-century research is moving toward a more inclusive world view.
This course is required for the Certificate Diploma, although it can also be taken as an elective.
Weekly topics:
1. Mesopotamian Contributions
2. Egyptian Contributions
3. Greek Contributions
4. Hellenistic Astrology
5. Rome and Astral Religions
6. Early Christianity and Astrology
7. The Islamic World
8. The Latin West
9. The Renaissance
10. Other Astrologies
- Teacher: Inga Thornell (she/her)