When it comes to demonology, you’ve likely seen or heard the name Ed Warren. He and his wife, Lorraine, may just be the most famous paranormal investigating duo to have ever lived. They’ve been involved with some of the more well-known paranormal cases of our time, including Annabelle, Arne Johnson (whose story was told in The Conjouring: The Devil Made Me Do It and who has ties to the Devil’s Rocking Chair), and the Perron family (whose story was famously portrayed in the OG The Conjouring).
Ed was a demonologist, a person who studies demons, a.k.a. evil spirits. Now, this practice is sometimes used during paranormal investigations if the entity under suspicion presents itself as a demon. A demonologist will diagnose the situation, input their opinion, and work towards a solution.
But how does one become a demonologist? A fantastic question that we too were wondering.
Demonology is the study of demons, or evil spirits. It often involves exploring the beliefs and traditions surrounding demons in various cultures and religions. Demonologists are the vessel to investigate historical accounts of demonic possession, exorcisms, and other related phenomena.
The word “demon” is derived from the Greek word “daimon,” meaning a supernatural being or a lesser divinity. In ancient Greece, these were seen as either good or bad spirits. But in Christian thought, demons are the evil counterparts to their better half, the angels. We can go on about the various levels of demons—like archdemons, including infamous names like Lucifer and Satan—but we’ll let you get that full education if you choose to become a demonologist yourself.
The concept of demons is largely considered to be religious or spiritual in belief. This practice isn’t grounded in scientific fact. While you may study demons as a personal or academic interest, you should know that you aren’t entering into a scientific field.
From our research, there isn’t necessarily a formal educational path. Practicing demonology often comes from the pursuit of personal or spiritual interest. But, to get you pointed on a path, you may find value in the following DIY demonology education.
Religious texts are a rich source of history for demonology. Influential 13th-century philosopher and theologian, Thomas Aquinas, wrote about demons even way back then. Studying folklore and mythology of various cultures to understand how different societies have interpreted demons is also a great intro into the psyche of demonology.
As with other practices, researching historical accounts and records of past demonic possessions, exorcisms and other events is a strong way to understand how these potential evil entities manifest themselves today. It brings the full circle of understanding of religious texts and mythology with today’s practices. And if any advice is needed, a religious leader with experience or knowledge of demonology can be a great resource.
It looks like there are courses on demonology. In our research, we came across this article in Religious Studies News written by an assistant professor of religious studies at Texas State University. In it, they describe their experience teaching a course on demonology and exorcism, among other topics.
As we Google “demonology courses,” other potential courses pop up, including those for in person and online classes. While we can’t vouch for or verify any of these courses, to answer the question in our subheader, yes, there do appear to be courses.
Study demons with care, fellow paranormal lovers.
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