HISTORY OF NEOPAGANISM AND DRUIDRY
History of Neopaganism and Druidry is a study of the modern Neopagan movement, including
(briefly) the various other forms of Paganism leading up to it, as well as Druidry ancient and modern.
The primary goal for the course is to develop an awareness of the true origins of the Neopagan
movement and Druidry so that students will be aware of and able to participate intelligently in the
larger Neopagan community of which ADF is a member.
Exit Standards:
 1. Define Paleopaganism, Mesopaganism, and Neopaganism, giving examples of each.
(minimum 100 words for each)
2. Name and describe several of the literary sources that contributed to Neopaganism in the
first quarter of the 20th century, and discuss their impact on its development. (minimum 300
words)
3. Describe several examples of authentic folk customs absorbed into Neopaganism, and
describe how they have been adapted. (minimum 300 words)
4. Of the following names, identify and explain the importance each has had in Neopagan
history and/or the magical revival (minimum 100 words for each):
- Gerald Gardner
- Robert Graves
- Dion Fortune
- Oberon Zell
- Starhawk
- Isaac Bonewits
- (Up to two other individuals of your choice)
5. Compare and contrast your understanding of three various forms of Neopaganism, such as
Wicca, Asatru, eclectic Neopaganism, shamanism, and discordianism. (minimum 300
words)
6. Discuss the origins and practices of hermetic or ceremonial magic, and how they have
influenced Neopaganism. (minimum 300 words)
7. Discuss the influence of the Pagan festival movement, and how the festivals changed
Paganism in the 1980s. (minimum 100 words)
8. Discuss the influence of the Internet, and how it has changed Paganism in the 1990s
(minimum 100 words)
9. Discuss the origins of the Druidic revival in 18th and 19th century England, naming its key
players and describing their contributions. (minimum 600 words)
10. Discuss the origins of the RDNA, and the influence of Isaac Bonewits, and the founding of
ADF. (minimum 600 words)
11. Describe the groups that have split off from ADF, their history and work. (minimum 600
words)
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