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Academic Courses on Paganism, Magic, Mythology, and Witchcraft - tutored by Kenneth Rees
(For further info. /full course outlines: kenrees@telco4u.net or ph. 020 8671 6372 please note that one class may be taken free for any course, without commitment)
Spring 2007 courseSpring term 2007
1. Mythology, Folklore and Witchcraft
The gods and goddesses of early pre-history – the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic. Irish and Welsh mythology, its sources and functions – the art of storytelling. Imbolc (Candlemas) – the origins and meaning of the feast of St.Bridget. Early modern European witchcraft and history of persecution – the witch trial record, some famous trials. It’s artistic portrayal - Goya, Brueghal, et al. The construction of the witch stereotype and the influence of the Malleus Malificarum. Developing theories. The culture of the cunning folk. The Spring Equinox/Eostre/Easter – the roots of the Christian observance.
10 weeks course starting Thursday 11th Jan 06, 7.00 – 9.00 pm at -
Kensington Chelsea College, Holland Park School, Airlie Gdns, London W8
Fees: £90.00 Concessions £30.00 Enrolment – 020 7573 5333 www.kcc.ac.uk
2. The Gnostic Legacy
We trace the continuity of Gnostic ideas from the 2nd century CE through medieval Europe, up to recent times, as represented by key esoteric movements and thinkers and expressed within the arts, film and literature. Thus – from Mani to the Bogomils; from Valentinus to the Cathars; the Gnostic Gospels and the Dead Sea Scrolls; the Sophia and Mary Magdalene. Contemporary expressions include – in spirituality (R.Steiner, A Bailey), in psychology (C.Jung), in literature (P.Pullman, D.Brown), etc...
11 week course, staring Monday 8th Jan 07, 12.35 - 14.35 at -
The City Literary Institute, Keeley Street, London WC2
Fees: £83.00 Snr - £50.00 Concs. £25.00 Enrolment – 020 7831 7831 www.citylit.ac.uk
DAY SCHOOL
3. The Fairy Faith
We explore the origins, denizens, means of access to, and otherworldly geography of, Fairyland with special reference to the Celtic tradition. Journeys to Fairy can be viewed as episodes in local ‘books of the dead’ within which instruction is given and a range of outcomes achieved, from the endowment of treasures to that of unwanted gifts. Connections will be made between fairy tale and a person’s biography as a means of shedding light on each, demonstrating that the metaphorical power of such a narrative can be applied to an individual’s life situation today.
Saturday Day School 17th March 2007 10.30 am – 4.30 pm at -
The City Literary Institute, Keeley Street, London WC2
Fees: £26. 00 Snr - £15.00 Concs. £8.00 Enrolment – 020 7831 7831 www.citylit.ac.uk
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