There are three basic choices.
1) You can do a degree in classics, or in religion somewhere that has
strong classicists. Someone else can advise about where is a good place
to do this -- not my field, I haven't a clue. That keeps you somewhat
limited, but there are a number of options.
2) You can do the MA degree at Universiteit van Amsterdam in Hermetic
currents, and then apply from there for one of their PhD slots. I do not
recommend something like the Exeter MA as a "feeder" here. If you want
to go the Amsterdam route, do it from start to finish. Expect to have to
learn Dutch. The main faculty there are Wouter Hanegraaff, Kocku von
Stuckrad, Marco Pasi, and a couple other people I'm forgetting off the cuff.
3) You can do the MA and/or PhD (you can apply to either) in Religion at
Boston University (technically known as DRTS, the Division of Religious
and Theological Studies). The main faculty in Religion relevant here are
me, Ray Hart, Bob Neville, Wesley Wildman, Deanna Klepper, and perhaps
Steven Katz if you are interested in Jewish mysticism at all. But you
would also have full access to the History, Anthropology, Psychology,
and Classics departments, not to mention Philosophy.
As far as I know, that's the list.
Chris Lehrich
Morgan Leigh wrote:
> Dear everybody,
> If one was an aspiring PhD student, looking for somewhere wonderful to do
> one's PhD, where do all you esteemed list members recommend one might study?
> My particular interest is Hermetic (or hermetically influenced) magic.
> Secondary interests include; Ancient Assyrian religion/magic, neurotheology
> and anonymous online dispute resolution. I am happy to go anywhere in the
> world, well almost anywhere...
>
> I would be most grateful for any suggestions any of you might have to offer.
>
> Regards,
>
> Morgan Leigh
>
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Christopher I. Lehrich
Assistant Professor of Religion
Associate Director, Division of Religious and Theological Studies
Boston University
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