The course covers the general history and major astrological discoveries from the Roman era through the Renaissance. Students will be introduced to concepts such as:

• Scholasticism

• Humanism

• The origins of science and philosophy

• Different views of the Solar system

• Christianity

• Islam

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

• Explore the changes in cosmology throughout history and how these changes affected society’s attitudes

Required Texts:

• 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