Medieval magic was founded upon conventional scientific and religious presuppositions. It was also unconventional and illicit. This course examines magical literature and traditions from third- to sixteenth-century Europe, the place of magic in early European history, and reflects on the theoretical issues surrounding the classification of magic. Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 1.5 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units HIST at Note: Students with credit for HIST 331.3 may not take this course for credit.
Medieval magic was founded upon conventional scientific and religious presuppositions. It was also unconventional and illicit. This course examines magical literature and traditions from third- to sixteenth-century Europe, the place of magic in early European history, and reflects on the theoretical issues surrounding the classification of magic. Weekly hours: 1.5 Lecture hours and 1.5 Seminar/Discussion hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units HIST at Note: Students with credit for HIST 331.3 may not take this course for credit.
