The Centre for Magic and Esotericism
The Centre for Magic and Esotericism
On an otherwise rainy Thursday, students from the MA Magic and Occult Sciences course were lucky enough to enjoy a memorable (free!) trip to Exeter Cathedral, where we were treated to a guided tour led by the cathedral’s own expert staff. Stepping inside from the rain-soaked streets, we were immediately immersed in a space dense […]
Hear all about a recent magical summit, hosted by Seed Talks, which took place at the University of Exeter on November 22nd. Write up is provided by Dr Jennifer Farrell.
Students on the MA Magic and Occult Science Program attended a writing workshop in Powderham Castle this month. They learned some strategies to help them write their final thesis, and also found time to explore a beautiful location full of local Devon history. Learn more about the castle here: https://www.powderham.co.uk/
The students on the MA in Magic and Occult Science program visited Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday, January 22nd. They learned about the history of this magnificent building, and especially enjoyed seeing some of the carved figures dotted across the site. Among others, there is a Green Man, the Tumbler Corbel (which depicts an acrobat who […]
The Centre for Magic and Esotericism runs regular events with visiting speakers. Please see below for upcoming talks. Upcoming events Friday, February 13: Dr Anna Milon This event will take place Friday, February 13, from 3:30–5:00 PM, in a hybrid format. The room location and Zoom link will be announced soon. Dr Anna Milon: The Hunt Rides […]
This page highlights events happening beyond the Centre for Magic and Esotericism. Check back regularly for updates, and please get in touch if there is an event you would like to share! 11 April 2025: Folk Tale Symposium Lincolnshire Folk Tales and Folklore of Space Symposium CALL FOR PAPERS The folklore of the East of […]
The Centre for Magic and Esotericism at the University of Exeter was delighted to host the 2024 Conference of the European Network of Islam and Esotericism. This year’s theme was ‘dreams and visions in Islam’. Drawing on recent scholarship on dreams, dreaming, and visions which employ distinct historical frameworks and comparative approaches, the conference drew […]
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