ES 104 — Alchemy: Theory, Practice, and Material Culture

Study alchemy as both a scientific and symbolic tradition.

Discover how alchemy bridged experiment and imagination.
Through manuscripts, imagery, and philosophical texts, explore how alchemists described transformation in matter, spirit, and self.

You’ll Learn:

• Theoretical foundations of alchemical thought

• Symbolism, laboratory practice, and allegory

• Connections to medicine, metallurgy, and cosmology

• How alchemy shaped early science and psychology

Why Study with Esoteric Scholar

• Taught by PhD-level instructors with university training

• Evidence-based, citation-rich teaching methods

• Flexible, self-paced online learning

• Certificate-bearing modular courses

• Active community and scholar-led discussions