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.


Occult Sciences and Parapsychology

Program Curriculum

I. Departmental requirements:

  1. Completion of the elementary and intermediate sequence of courses (27 hours) or the equivalent in any combination of the following: Latin, Greek, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, German, French, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Gaelic, Enochian.
  2. 22 hours of courses chosen from those listed below under Occult Courses in English, Psychology, Philosophy, Mathematics, Linguistics, or History, including 15 upper division hours.

II. University requirements: 

Completion of all other required elements of the Common Core curriculum and at least 120 credit hours.


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Courses of Study Bulletin


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Language Courses

Learn languages both ancient and modern and read authors like Pythagoras, Zoroaster, and Solomon.


Occultism

Discover the esoteric beliefs that lie on the fringes of both science and religion.


Magic and Witchcraft

Courses in witchcraft, spells, curses, and rituals showcase the mutability of the natural world.


Parapsychology

Hone your perception and develop a sense for the paranormal.


Honors Thesis

Writing an honors thesis with a direct mentorship by our esteemed faculty can produce some of the greatest experiences of a student's academic career.

  • Art History
  • Religion
  • History
  • English
  • Communication
  • Anthropology
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Mathematics
  • Linguistics

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.


Frederick

Lysy

Department Chair

Professor

Staffani

Sofia

Professor


Grant

Silvers

Professor


Tej

Dubey

Professor


Alberto

Luis

Professor


Sun-Young

Gang

Professor


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