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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
During the medieval era, witchcraft had several dimensions, and witches were individuals who practiced witchcraft, casting magic spells and summoning spirits for assistance or change. The University of Barcelona created the Magic in the Middle Ages online certification, which is taught by a team of experts including Godefroid de Callata - University of Louvain - Professor, Dr. Pau Castell Granados - Research & Teaching Scholar at the University of Barcelona, and Blanca Villuendas - Ph.D. & Instructor which is offered by Coursera.
Magic in the Middle Ages online course consists of 9 hours of video-based lectures that aim to introduce applicants to the middle ages through a broad understanding of magic and provide an understanding of medieval society, concepts, and activities from the perspectives of history and history of science. By the end of the Magic in the Middle Ages online lessons, applicants will be able to analyze documentary evidence from the medieval era and recognize the most characteristic legal records concerning witchcraft, as well as differentiate between popular magic and sophisticated people's witchcraft.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate of completion
- Self-paced course
- 9 hours of effort
- 100% online content
- Flexible deadlines
Programme Offerings
- English video lectures with multiple subtitles
- 100% online content
- Learning resources
- Practice Exercises
- quizzes
- Graded Assignments
- Accessible on mobile devices
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Magic in the Middle Ages certification fee is Rs. 2,421 for the full course, and certificate mode whereas for the students selecting the full course, no certificate mode is free.
Magic in the Middle Ages Fee Structure
Description | Amount in INR |
Course Fee | Rs. 2,421 |
What you will learn
After completing the Magic in the Middle Ages certification course, applicants will be gain an understanding of the principles of anthropology to study the history and practices associated with the middle east. Applicants will explore various superstitions involved with witchcraft, and magic in Islam and Christian Europe in the medieval period as well as will acquire an understanding of the fundamentals involved with medieval astrology and astronomy. Applicants will also learn about concepts involved with Arabic alchemy, heresy, necromancy, and ancient precedents.
Who it is for
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction
- The Idea of Magic
- The Ancient Precedents
- Magic and Superstition in Christian Europe
- The Decline of Magic
- Weekly Video 1 (2015)
Quiz
- Unit 1 Quiz
Videos
- Church versus Magic: The Early Middle Ages (8:04)
- The Rise and Fall of Natural Magic (5:56)
- Persecution Unleashed (6:23)
- The Tale of the Not-So-Evil Inquisitor (7:18)
- Necromancy: When Demons Spoke Latin (7:11)
- Optional video I: Eastern Jewish Communities: A Bit of Context (7:45)
- Optional video II: The Jewish Idea of Magic (6:38)
- Weekly Video 2 (2015)
Quiz
- Unit 2 Quiz
Videos
- The Medieval Origin of the Crime of Witchcraft (3:46)
- Witchcraft and Maleficent Magic (7:18)
- The Mythology of Witchcraft (8:04)
- Medieval Witchcraft Trials (I) (5:58)
- Medieval Witchcraft Trials (II) (6:34)
- Optional video: Medieval Sources on Witchcraft (I) (6:19)
- Optional video: Medieval Sources on Witchcraft (II) (5:53)
- Weekly Video 3 (2015)
Quiz
- Unit 3 Quiz
Videos
- The Varieties of Magic in Islam
- How Was Magic Received in Islam?(8:51)
- The Ikhwān al- Ṣafā’ on Magic and the Occult (8:29)
- The Science of the Letters (10:01)
- Alchemy I: Arabic Alchemy
- Alchemy II: Arabo-Latin Alchemy (9:55)
- Weekly Video 4 (2015)
Quiz
- Unit 4 Quiz
Videos
- Medieval Astrology: Between Science and Magic
- The Melting Pot of Medieval Astrology
- Early Medieval Astronomy: the Moon, the Zodiac, Thunders and Dreams
- Horoscopes and World Events: the Doings of High-End Astrology
- Geomancy
- Optional video-On World Cycles 1: The Great Year Doctrine in Antiquity (1)
- Optional video-On World Cycles 1: The Great Year Doctrine in Antiquity (2)
- Optional video-On World Cycles 2: The Great Year Doctrine in the Middle Ages (1)
- Optional video-On World Cycles 2: The Great Year Doctrine in the Middle Ages (2)
Quiz
- Unit 5 Quiz