
RH115 – Astrological Heritage: Babylonia Through Hellenistic – Winter 2023-24
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