About
Our Mission
Esoteric Scholar delivers research-grade, accessible education in Western esotericism. We teach the texts, the languages, and the methods—so learners can engage primary sources responsibly and insightfully.
Rigor
Evidence-based teaching with citations, editions, and contextualization.
Method
Philology, iconography, archival practice, and responsible ethnography.
Plurality
Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and secular contexts; global reception histories.
Ethics
Safety, consent, and cultural sensitivity. We do not instruct hazardous practice.
Who We Are
At Esoteric Scholar, our faculty unites researchers and educators from leading universities who specialize in religion, history, and philosophy. We combine academic rigor with deep knowledge of Hermetic, Kabbalistic, alchemical, and magical sources—making the serious study of the esoteric accessible to all curious minds.
Dr. Alexandra Byrne
PhD, History of Ideas — University of Cambridge
Dr. Yusuf Rahman
PhD, Comparative Religion — University of Chicago
Dr. Elena Marovic
PhD, Art History — University of Vienna
Dr. Nathaniel Greene
PhD, Classics — Oxford University
How We Teach
We combine academic rigor with accessible, guided learning—integrating live seminars, curated readings, and mentorship to help students engage deeply with primary esoteric sources.
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