Sophia Centre Review
September 2020
Welcome
Editorial
Welcome to the Sophia Centre Review, a new periodic online publication dedicated to the subject areas covered by the Sophia Centre at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. As many of you will know already, the Sophia Centre is concerned with the history and philosophy of astrology and cultural astronomy in all regions and in all time periods.
By Dr. Nicholas Campion
Current Affairs
Persian World History and the Covid Crisis
It's no exaggeration to say that the current health and economic crisis is the first truly global crisis. Previous plagues, and even two World Wars, never touched the whole planet. In this respect I notice this letter on page 30 of The Times on 28 March 2020.
By Dr Nicholas Campion
Announcing
The Journal of Dark Sky Studies
I am a student at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, pursuing graduate studies in Cultural Astronomy through the Sophia Centre. Currently, I am engaged in research for my MA disseration, which is focused upon "dark sky friendly" LED streetlight retrofits.
By Jessica Heim
Featured Article
Did a Comet Collision Trigger the Farming Revolution
Comet collisions constitute a rare but world-changing example of the effect of astronomy on life on Earth. Everyone knows the theory that a comet (or asteroid - both have their advocates) hit the Yucatan peninsula 65 million years ago and triggered the demise of the giant dinosaurs.
By Dr Nicholas Campion
Conversations
Interview with Patrick Curry
Patrick Curry is a a tutor in the Sophia Centre at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and was formerly Senior Lecturer first at Bath Spa University and then the University of Kent. He runs the 9th House website, which posts academic resources on astrology, and is also a world-renowned expert on the life an writing of J.R.R. Tolkein.
By Dr. Nicholas Campion
Accepting Applications
MA Cultural Astronomy and Astrology
The Cultural Astronomy and Astrology MA is a unique online programme that is in it's nineteenth year this Fall. It is the only academic degree in the world to examine our relationship with the cosmos.
Further information on the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology or to make an inquiry click below:
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