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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

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2295	yes	CourseraUniversity of Barcelona, Barcelona

The Magic in the Middle Ages certification fee is Rs. 2289 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. 2,295

What you will learn

Knowledge of historyKnowledge of Astronomy

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

AnthropologistTeacherHistorianAstronomer

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)

Practice Exercise

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)

Practice Exercise

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)

Practice Exercise

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)

Practice Exercise

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)