Foundation In The Study Of Magic Part 11: Modern Witchcraft

Wicca; it's origins, legacy, and relations.

What you'll learn
Learn the Biography of the 'Father of Modern WItchcraft'
Understand the development of the new religious movement, Wicca
Compare different witchcraft traditions.
Get access to curated resources for future research.
Requirements
Undergraduate reading level.
Description
Thank you for checking out The Foundations in the Study of Magic Resource Lecture Series. In the introduction to Part 11 of the Foundations in the Study of Magic: Modern Witchcraft you will learn about the Last Witches in England and see how legislation shaped the birth of modern witchcraft. In Section 2 discover the origins of the New Religious Movement Wicca through the biography of Gerald Gardner Also in Section 2 learn about the legacy of modern witchcraft and its changes to new forms heralded by the 'Mother of Modern Witchcraft' Doreen Valiente. In this same section get access to exclusive content on the early process in developing Wicca through the academic contributions of Canadian scholars. Learn about the distinct and highly influential offshoots of Wicca through the works of Raymond Buckland's Seax-Wica and Alex Sander's Alexandrian Wicca. In Section 3 become aware of the distinction between 'Traditional Witchcraft' and Wicca. In Section 4 gain access to research nodes on related modern witchcraft practices, feminine spirituality, and earth centered practices. Learn about the important contributions of Victor Anderson, Rosaleen Norton, Z Budapest, and Starhawk. Get a sneak peak at what’s coming up next in the Foundations of the Study of Magic Series and where this programming goes from there.

Who this course is for:
Historians, Religious Studies Students, people curious about Wicca and modern witchcraft.