Tagged: esotericism

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 30th April 2025: Sarah Scaife Practice-research into a C15th English folding almanac: a magico-medical object of care IAIS Lecture Theatre 1 2-3:30 pm, 30th April 2025 In person only Folding almanacs are magico-medical objects which […]

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 […]