Online Class: Celtic Mythology 101

This course will take you from the mysterious rites of the Druids to meetings between the great Julius Caesar and the land he could not conquer, and back again. By the end you will have an entirely different view of what religion or mythology can be, and has been in the past.

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  • 8
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,658
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 

Course Description

Celtic mythology is a world unlike any you've ever discovered before. It is a place where gods are both dead and alive, where a parallel world lies over top of the world you live in every day, filled with mystical beings that can contact you whenever they please. The Celtic world was one of covens of ancient Druids who spent their entire lives memorizing the totality of Celtic lore in order to pass the knowledge from generation to generation. It was a place of grand celebrations and bloody wars, all of which became anchored in the Celtic mythology.

This course will take you from the mysterious rites of the Druids to meetings between the great Julius Caesar and the land he could not conquer, and back again. By the end you will have an entirely different view of what religion or mythology can be, and has been in the past. Meet devious gods and oppressive kings, learn about mighty conquests and the unconquerable Tuatha Dé Danann.

You will also learn about how Celtic mythology has lived on in the role of globally celebrated holidays, inspiration for some of the world's and history's greatest writers, and in newly founded religions that seek to tap into the ancient wisdom of the Celts. Learning about the Celts and their mythology is truly learning something new--it's a world unlike anything you've learned about before!

 
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  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Celtic Worship

There are things we know for certain about Celtic polytheism and mythology, and things upon which we can only speculate. Additional lesson topics: Celtic Mythology 40 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video A
  • Lesson 1 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Lesson discussions: Celtic Mythology; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Complete Assignment: Celtic Worship
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Celtic Worship

Lesson 2: The Celtic Gods

When we are tackling a strange mythology, we seek instinctively an Olympus where the gods abide, an Erebus, kingdom of the dead, a hierarchy of gods, specialized as patrons of war, of the arts, or of love. Additional lesson topics: Gods and Goddesses 34 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video A
  • Lesson 2 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Complete Assignment: Choose a Celtic God
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: The Celtic Gods

Lesson 3: The People of the Goddess Danu

Danu is the mother-goddess, and the namesake of the beings of the Otherworld. A common name for all the gods collectively is Tuatha De Danann, or "The People of the Goddess Danu". Additional lesson topics: The Celtic Otherworld 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video A
  • Lesson 3 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Complete Assignment: Goddess Danu
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: The People of the Goddess Danu

Lesson 4: The Rennes Dindshenchas

The Dindshenchas is one of two books of Celtic myths written down in Medieval times. Additional lesson topics: Nice Poems For Your Assignment 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video A
  • Lesson 4 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Complete Assignment: The Dindshenchas
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: The Rennes Dendshenchas

Lesson 5: The Lebor Gabala Erenn

The Lebor Gabala Erenn is the second of the surviving texts we have that tried to record Celtic mythology for the ages. Additional lesson topics: Lebor Gabala Erenn; The Lebor Gabala Erren 34 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video A
  • Lesson 5 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Lesson discussions: Celtic Texts
  • Complete Assignment: Lebor Bagala Erenn
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: The Lebor Gabala Erenn

Lesson 6: Art and Iconography

As was stated earlier, there is not a great deal of literature that can be relied upon in a study of Celtic mythology. The key to expanding our understanding of this ancient culture, comes largely from archaeology. 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video A
  • Lesson 6 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Complete Assignment: Celtic Art
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Art and Iconography

Lesson 7: Celtic Mythology Today

Celtic mythology is somewhat unique in the western world, as it is in many cases still practiced. Additional lesson topics: Neo-Druidism 35 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video A
  • Lesson 7 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Lesson discussions: Worship
  • Complete Assignment: Celtic Mythology Today
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Celtic Mythology Today

Lesson 8: Celtic Mythology and the World

Classical writers were influenced by the memories of the violent impact of the Celts on the Mediterranean world, especially, the invasions of Italy and Greece. 85 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video A
  • Lesson 8 Video B : Lesson Discussion
  • Lesson discussions: Let us know what you think of this course; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete: The Final Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Celtic Mythology and the World
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
333
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe Celtic worship.
  • Describe the Celtic gods.
  • Describe The People of the Goddess Danu.
  • Describe The Rennes Dindshenchas.
  • Describe The Lebor Gabala Erenn.
  • Summarize the art, iconography, and Celtic mythology today.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Celtic Mythology 101
Course Number: 8900138
Lessons Rating: 4.5 / 5 Stars (1,047 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated: May 2022
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $95.00 U.S. dollars

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