What colleges or institutions teach Pagan practices?

Question

I've always been interested in many different things. Some of them being things like Egyptoloy, Tarot, Ancient roman, greek, and norse mythology, and Now recent Wicca. I'm just curious if theres a type of school specializing in teaching these types of subjects. For example if I wanted to be an Ancient religions Major, or an Egyptologist. Any schools that teach that?

Answer 1

You may wish to major in Religion(go to a non-Christian school to get the cross-cultural aspect), Anthropology, or Classical Studies. Most schools have these. Some of them even have Celtic Studies. There's on in New Mexico, I think. I majored in Anthropology with a concentration in Religious Studies and I learned alot about Pagan religions and magic, far more than any Pagan organization would have ever taught me. I want to go back and get a Classical Studies degree now and learn Latin and Greek, so I can read the classics as they were meant to be read.

Also, there's Cherry Hill Seminary if you want to go to a Pagan seminary school. But that won't get you a job as anything but clergy.

Answer 2

I do not recommend anything to do with the Frosts. There are plenty of other available groups out there.
Here is some info on the Frosts... (may not be safe for work)
http://st09.startlogic.com/~pendrago/goodwitch.html

Most ancient religions programs are under the department of classics, and you'll need to study Latin and Greek. If you have language aptitude, go for it....

Remember that Wicca, however, IS NOT an ancient religion.

Another route for you might be studying anthropology. Archaeology is a subfield of anthro.

Answer 3

There's some universities that provide "ancient studies" on particular cultures. Essentially, you'd get a mix of archaeology classes, in-depth study of cultural stories (from a secular view), the language, etc. They're not exactly common, and typically post-grad, but they do exist.

However, it being a university, I wouldn't expect it to be anything like religious instruction. While there's certainly Pagans (especially Reconstructionists) drawn to those fields, I'd still expect to be the minority.

Answer 4

The "British School Of Yoga", does various home study courses.
These are great because you do them at your own pace.

You get tested on each lesson (Tarot and Cartomancy, has 10). And believe you me thier standards are high.

These can be a bit costly Tarot is £270-00. But you can buy 1 get 1 free in february.

I think they are well worth the money and if you pass your final exam you recieve a recognised certificate.

If you want i can email you further details.

Answer 5

Most schools teach these principals, but not as a primary focus. they are usually under ancient civilizations and archaeology.

These ideas are important parts of the human story, so of course the ivy league schools teach them!!

Answer 6

Well I do know of a school that teaches Wicca in N. Carolina. You can goggle it they also have a church too. The people who started that, there last name is Frost.

Answer 7

Unfortunately, most of the original Ivy League schools.....which used to be Christian colleges.

You wouldn't believe just how secular Yale has become....it's disgusting