Courses on Witchcraft, Gnosticism and Shamanism
Session 2009 - tutored by Ken Rees

For further information / full course outlines phone 020 8671 6372.

Please note that one weekly class is allowed free as a taster.

Summer term 2009
MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE And WITCHCRAFT

Thursdays 7.00 - 9.00 pm
from 23 April 2009 - for 10 weeks
Fees: £94.00 Cons. £31.00 Course Code: 8EHC007-01
Enquires: 020 8671 6372 Enrol: 020 7573 5333/5212
at HOLLAND PARK CENTRE, Airlie Gardens W8

This term's programme looks at the new Paganism, the contemporary revivals of witchcraft and Druidry, as well as Goddess spirituality and environmental concerns. Modern mythologies informing this resurgence are also noted. We will particularly focus upon:

• The many continuities between spiritualities of the past and renewed interest in them today as reformulated for modern life.
• The return of the Goddess - the role of spiritual feminism.
• The new Paganism and the varieties of witchcraft emerging over the past fifty years including the Wicca, traditional witchcraft and hedge witchcraft. Emergent Druidry, and especially it links to sites like Stonehenge, will be explored.
• Mystical Ecology - ecopaganism and the rebirth of the tribe.

Topics are critically evaluated throughout using the tools of the social sciences. The course is illustrated with slides, videos, cassette recordings and handouts and delivered via lecture and discussion format. Field trips to an ancient site or to a traditional festival (e.g. Helston Furry Dance) may also be possible.

Tutor: KEN REES

Kensington and Chelsea College - www.kcc.ac.uk..