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***TRY A CLASS FOR FREE!  YOU CAN TAKE THE SAMPLE CLASS ON ROMAN RELIGION BY SCROLLING DOWN AND CLICKING ON THE DOWNLOAD LINK.***

The catalog contains a list of courses and their descriptions.  The curricula of the college will change to meet the needs of students, so please check the catalog regularly.  Below is a listing of classes under development, but currently you may try a sample class for free.

*********BIBLE COURSES*********

BIBLICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
 
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the cultures of the Bible.  Archaeological, ethnological, geographical, and historical approaches to the study of the Bible are integrated to examine the civilizations of the Biblical world. 

BIBLICAL HISTORY
 
This course is a survey of the history of Biblical lands and peoples.  The chronology is from c. 2000 BC to AD 150.  The study of the culture, geography, politics, and religion of the Bible make up this fascinating journey through the history of the best-selling book the world has ever known. 

**********FOLKLORE COURSES**********

LYCANTHROPOLOGY
 
This course is a primer in the study of the werewolf and related creatures.  Topics covered include cultural occurences, sightings, and the history of lycanthropy. 

MALEFICOLOGY
 
Maleficology is the scholarly study of witchcraft.  The approach combines historical and ethnological methodology.  This course will introduce the student to the nature, dispersal, and history of witchcraft in the world.

VAMPIROLOGY
 
The vampire is yet another perennial feature in human belief systems.  Most of us are familiar in some manner with this creature from folklore who feeds on the life force of others.  This course is designed to introduce the student to the vampire, its nature, behavior, and history.

**********RELIGION COURSES**********

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This sample course is a brief synopsis of the basic elements of tradtional Roman religion.  Try it now for FREE!  Just click on the title of the course above to view the syllabus and download the course as a Word document.

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COMPARATIVE RELIGION
 
The course is designed to familiarize the student with the universal features of the world's religions.  Emphasis is on the "connective tissue" in human religious traditions.

DEMONOLOGY
 
As the name suggests, demonology is the scholarly study of demons.  This course introduces the student to the origins, history, nature, and present status of demons in the world.  Topics also include related theology, demons in other cultures, and exorcism.

WESTERN MYTHOLOGY
 
A survey of the most influential mythological traditions of Western civilization.  These include the Greeks, Romans, Celts, Franks, and Norse.

WORLD MYTHOLOGY
 
This course is a survey of the major mythological traditions of the world.  The chronology spans prehistory to the present.  Mythologies include Mesopotamian, Indian, Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse, Native American, Aztec, Mayan, South American, and Oceanic.

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ENROLLMENT

***links and syllabi coming soon***

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