Course level

Undergraduate

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour

Incompatible

RELN7116

Assessment methods

On-line quizzes on readings, assignment proposal, assignment

Course enquiries

Assoc Prof R Strelan

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.

Course description

NOT 2010 Class offered by web - no classroom lectures. The course investigates the history, doctrines and aims of secret societies in Western culture from ancient ties until the present day. There will be a particular emphasis on secret societies in Australian culture and the effects of new technology, in particular the internet, on secret societies, their beliefs, operation and recruitment. This course may not run if there are fewer than 20 enrolments.