Introduction: INTRO-02

The purpose of this course is to provide a structured introduction to the runes that will answer many of the questions which those new to them will have, as well as giving them an opportunity to assess their learning, progressing their runic study privately and at their own pace. It is not intended to replace existing courses provided by Runic organisation s or academic institutions and it is aimed at providing someone with a basic training in the use of the runes for divination. However taking it will enable someone to determine if they do wish to formalize runic studies.

• Introduction to the course
• Course materials
• Virtual Campus [Replacement for Student Site]
• Student-only site (needs password) [Pre June 2003 students ONLY]
• Register for the course

Formal Lectures

1. What are the Runes?
2. The gods behind the runes. An introduction to Norse mythology
3. Norse mythology continued
4. The discovery of the runes - Literary sources 1
5. The Poetic Edda - Literary Sources 2
6. The Prose Edda - Literary Sources 3
7. The Elder Futhark
8. Rune meanings
9. Rune developments - Younger Futhark and Futhorc
10. The runes and magic
11. Recent history of the runes
12. Rune acquisition 1 - choosing
13. Rune acquisition 2 - making
14. Basic Principles of divination
15. Spreads 1
16. Spreads 2
17. Orientation, positioning and patterns
18. Interpretation
19. Interpretation continued
20. Shaman or Showman - Performance
21. Ethical issues for rune readers

Module Feedback

Module Feedback form - for completion after each module

Tests/Training Resources

• Learning Rune Names tester
• Rune Order Tester (Aetts)

(Please note that our full suite of programs for testing your knowledge and assisting study is available at the Virtual Campus for enrolled students only)