B.A.
Occult Studies
The secrets of the universe at your fingertips
Overview
The occult studies major expands students’ understanding of the universe by revealing the truth that lies in the dark. Students develop critical thinking and writing skills through new perspectives and analytical practices. Students develop the skills to engage in open-minded examinations of controversial issues, and become excellent writers and communicators. The major overlaps with many Philosophy, English, History, Mathematics, and Linguistics courses.

Faculty
Students enjoy personal interaction with faculty in all occult studies courses, especially the upper-division seminars and language classes. Our occult studies faculty are known for close mentorship, fostered through small class sizes, undergraduate research, and field trips.
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Scrying: The Art of MirrorsList Item 1
Scrying, also known as remote seeing or peeping, is the practice of gathering information via a vessel capable of conveying a message through divination. Common tools used in scrying include crystals, pools of water, fire, and perhaps the most well known, a mirror. Magic mirrors are commonly seen in fairytales; the magic words "mirror, mirror, on the wall..." are widespread in the cultural consciousness due...
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Automatic WritingList Item 2
Psychography is the psychic ability to convey written messages without conscious intent, usually from an entity beyond the mortal realm. Spirits can use the writer as a vessel to express their desires and intentions, allowing for later interpretation by trained mediums. The process can be dangerous for those who are untrained in the art, as opening yourself to being controlled by an otherwordly being could have long-term...
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The Law of ContagionList Item 3
The Law of Contagion dictates that once two objects or beings have made contact with one another, a magical link is created between them that will always exist unless a ritual is conducted to break such connection. It is through this law that relics maintain holiness after being blessed, and how curses are maintained in dark sorcery. The law can also be tapped on in matters of psychometry, spirit summoning, and banish...