Academic Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Oct 13, 2025  
Academic Bulletin 2025-2026

HIST 560 - Witchcraft in Colonial America


Credits: 4
This seminar investigates the social, political, economic, religious, and literary interpretations of the Salem Village witchcraft trials of 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony. The culture of Puritanism is explored. Students are required to formulate their own interpretation of the events studied.

Prerequisite: HIST 324  and permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements: none.