Esoteric Scholarship and Practice with RENSEP, Andrea Centore and Bernd-Christian Otto

Join us for a livestream featuring Andrea Centore and Dr Bernd-Christian Otto, the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices (RENSEP) founders. Andrea Centore is the co-founder and managing director of the Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices. He received his training in Translation Studies from the University of Mons and his training in Religious Studies from the University of Amsterdam. His research explores the intersection of Jewish and Islamic esotericism, with a particular focus on Kabbalah and Sufi Lettrism. Dr Bernd-Christian Otto, a scholar of religion at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, serves as RENSEP's scientific director. His extensive research encompasses magic and esotericism, and his notable publications include 'Defining Magic: A Reader' and 'Fictional Practice: Magic, Narration and the Power of Imagination'.​ RENSEP is dedicated to promoting and advancing the interdisciplinary and comparative study of esoteric practices from a global perspective. The organisation strives to create a stimulating intellectual and methodological environment that facilitates collaboration among researchers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. By providing a shared cognitive and interactional space, RENSEP transcends traditional academic boundaries, encouraging the participation of both scholars and practitioners in the study of esoteric practices. ​ In this session, we will delve into RENSEP's mission to bridge the gap between scholars and practitioners, fostering a collaborative environment that enriches theoretical understanding and practical engagement with esoteric traditions. We will explore how RENSEP's initiatives, such as funding research projects and establishing databases for ritual scripts and experience reports, contribute to this goal. ​ Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the innovative approaches RENSEP employs to advance the study of esoteric practices and to understand how the collaboration between scholars and practitioners can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of these traditions. SIGN UP TO RENSEP https://www.rensep.org/ Discount code: angela Here is Dean Radin's article with the result of the sigil magick experiment: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ithst5hzbmpbdrfc37mrv/Physics-Essays-Quantum-Observer-Radin-2025.pdf?rlkey=gpyzz52z5wh2o88foxn1jemdm&e=1&dl=0 CONNECT & SUPPORT💖 MY COURSES 👩🏻‍🎓 https://drangelapuca.com/course WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER 💌 https://www.drangelapuca.com/#newsletter BOOK A TUTORING OR A LECTURE 📖https://drangelapuca.com/services BECOME MY PATRON! 🎩 / angelapuca SUPPORT ME ON KO-FI ☕️https://ko-fi.com/drangelapuca ONE-OFF DONATIONS 💰 https://paypal.me/angelasymposium JOIN MEMBERSHIPS 👥 / @drangelapuca MY PODCAST 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/2TKoWTG... MY MERCH 👕 https://drangelapuca.creator-spring.com/ FOLLOW ME👣 YouTube (@drangelapuca)🌟 Instagram (@drangelapuca) 📸 TikTok (@drangelapuca) 🎵 Twitter (@angelapuca11) 🐦 Facebook (Dr Angela Puca) 👥 00:00:00 Introduction RENSEP 00:01:58 Meet Andrea Centore 00:04:13 Meet Bernd-Christian Otto 00:08:12 Bernd-Christian Otto’s Definition of Magic 00:13:54 RENSEP and Esoteric Practice 00:15:12 What is RESEP? 00:19:16 RENSEP Funding Research 00:28:28 RENSEP Funding Art 00:31:24 The RENSEP Database 00:33:21 Changing Public Perception of Esotericism 00:35:43 The Future of RENSEP 00:40:52 Esoteric Content on Social Media 00:49:19 Can Science Prove Esotericism 00:00:41 Humanities-Based Research 00:03:09 Dr Puca’s Opinions on Subjectivity and Objectivity 01:15:51 Volunteering for RENSEP 01:16:32 Join RENSEP 01:19:39 Support Angela’s Symposium ⚠️ Copyright of Dr Angela Puca, in all of its parts ⚠️ Music by Erose MusicBand. Check them out! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5768951004397568