Monday, March 24, 2008

New MA at the University of Kent

New MA in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination at the University of Kent

The study of contemporary astrology and the interpretation of astrological symbolism form a central part of this MA programme which involves taught and research elements, including four modules, a learning journal and a dissertation. It may be taken full-time (1 year) or part-time/modular (2+years).

Core modules on Thursdays, optionals Wednesdays or Fridays. Modules are:
  • Interpreting the Heavens: theories and methods (core)
  • The Imaginal Cosmos: interpreting symbolic texts & images (core)
  • Cosmology and the Arts (optional)
  • The Intelligible Cosmos (optional)
  • Nature, Culture and Religion (optional)

Themes include Egypt & alchemy, I Ching & Chinese philosophy, Renaissance astrology & magic, literature, art, music & cosmos, enchantment, tarot and the divinatory narrative.

For further information, contact Dr Angela Voss (director).

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