This counts as an elective for the
Professional Diploma or an Elective.

Required Books:

–      
A History of Western Astrology Volume
I: The Ancient and Classical Worlds Original title:
The Dawn of Western Astrology: The Ancient and Classical Worlds by Nicholas Campion

–      
A History of Western Astrology Volume
II: The Medieval and Modern Worlds by Nicholas
Campion

Suggested Texts:

If you are interested in learning more about the
topics:

– A History of Horoscopic Astrology

by
James Herschel Holden
Paperback: 376 pages
Publisher: American Federation of Astrologers, Inc.; 2nd edition (October 1,
1996) Language: English ISBN-10: 0866904638 ISBN-13: 978-0866904636

– Mythology Cliff Notes

Cliffs Notes study guides offer expert commentary
on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical
background.

Pre-requisite: No
prerequisite.

Course description:

 Students
will:

• Examine
  how astrology originated in various cultures and what questions it sought
  to address
• See
  how astrology became embedded in mainstream culture in these societies
• Study
  the lineages in which different astrological theories developed
• Examine
  the relationship between the history of science and religion, philosophy
  and mythology
• Examine
  the changes in cosmology throughout history and how these changes affected
  society’s attitudes.
• Critique
  the intellectual shifts in religion and philosophy that led to the modern
  scientific and secular worldview, and the rejection of intuitive ways of
  knowing
• Explore
  how changes in 20th-century philosophy and science affected the arts and
  sciences, and how 21st-century research is moving toward a more inclusive
  world view.

This course is required for the Certificate
Diploma, although it can also be taken as an elective.

Weekly topics:

1.   
Mesopotamian Contributions

2.   
Egyptian Contributions

3.   
Greek Contributions

4.   
Hellenistic Astrology

5.   
Rome and Astral Religions