Nocturnal Witchcraft

Course Description

In this class we will go over the meaning of what it is to be of Nightkind.

We will cover how to practice the art of Nocturnal Witchcraft, what special tools are used, how the Sabbats are celebrated, and many other fascinating things. I welcome you to come and walk along the darkened path, through the dense wooded forest with me, while the moonlight shines brightly in our eyes….into the world of Nocturnal Witchcraft.

Required Text

-- Nocturnal Witchcraft by Konstantinos

-- Gothic Grimoir by Konstantinos

Supplies

http://www.cafepress.com/thepagancampus.28915100 A link to a journal from the campus store.

Class Participation & Attendance

The key for the class will be posted on the private message board about one week prior to the beginning of the class. Once I receive your registration, I will add you to the class and you will be able to see the private message board. If you have any problems, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me.

Use the key to enter the class directly. The key is only needed this one time. Here, the lessons will be opened one per week. You will have one week to complete the assignments.  There are no scheduled chats for this class so attendance will be graded on the assignments you turn in and how often you log into the classroom, which should be at least twice a week (once to pick up the lesson and assignment and again to turn the assignment in). There is a lot of work in this class, be prepared.

If I see that you have not logged in for over two weeks AND have not contacted me with a reason why, you will be removed from the class. If you have been removed and want back in, contact me and we will discuss it and see what we can do. I keep written records at home, so I will know if you have rejoined without contacting me first. Also, your name will be reported to the Dean of Education. I am fairly easy to get along with and understanding, so contact me when any problems arise.

Informal Writing Assignments

Assignments are to be turned in within one week of the lesson opening. There will also be random quizzes during this class. The final can only be done if your research project has been turned in prior to the final. ALL LESSONS WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF THE FINAL. If you are behind, and for reference, it is a good idea to have all information copied and saved so you can finish your work. During the final, the other lessons will NOT be reopened for any reason. You have been notified ahead of time so be prepared!

All assignment answers, quiz answers, and final answers are to be taken from the course material only. If you find a different answer somewhere, please post it in the appropriate forum for everyone to see and list your source.

The homework will have an upload feature to them. I prefer that you upload all homework to the course site, but if there is a problem and you cannot do this, you can email them to me.

Research Project

There will be a research project done during this course.  Be prepared to do a lot of work here. This will be given out week 6. Here is a link to help show you how to write the bibliography of a research paper.
http://courses.thepagancampus.net/mod/resource/view.php?id=5636

Grading

I use a points system. All assignments are assigned a certain amount of points—the research project and final being worth 100 points each.  The number of correct points that you have is divided by the total number of points possible to give you a final grade in percent form.

A        100-94
A-       93-92
B+      91-89
B        88-85
B-       84-83
C+      82-80
C        79-76
C-      75-74
D+      73-71
D        70-67
D-      66-65
F        64-0

Libraries

You can try your local library in their occult section.

Tutorial Services

I am available for assistance.

Disabilities

Anyone who has access to a computer, can type or use a voice activated device or has another person who will type for them, and do the assignments is welcome. I DO NOT discriminate in my class and WILL NOT tolerate it either.

Do not assume I know you have a disability, TELL ME. This way I know if you need extra time or help with something. I will work with you so you can participate and complete the course.

Outline of the Course

Lesson 1: An Introduction

• What is Nocturnal Witchcraft?
• What is Nightkind?
• The Four Soul Types

Lesson 2: Nocturnal Altar & Tools

• Altar Set Up
• Tools: Dedication/Consecration

Lesson 3: Lunar/Nocturnal Correspondences

• Nocturnal Gods & Goddesses
• Lunar Gods & Goddesses
• Nocturnal/Lunar Incenses, Oils, Herbs

Lesson 4: Casting a Nocturnal Circle/ Dedication to the Night

• How to
  • Self-Initiation
  • Initiation with others
• **Research Project**

Lesson 5: Nocturnal Celebration of the Sabbats

• All Sabbats with rituals and rites, decoration, correspondences

Lesson 6: Rites

• Dark/Full Moon Rites, etc.

Lesson 7: Divining by Night

• The different ways with explanations

Lesson 8: Dreams & Astral Travel

• What are they?
• What can they do?
• What can we do with them?

Lesson 9: Nocturnal Servant & Thoughtforms

• What are they?
• How do we work with them?

Lesson 10: Conclusion & Final Exam

© BlackSerpent Nightshade September 2006
Revised January 2007