Runes & Symbolism Course
This course offers a concise, practical introduction to runic alphabets, their historical dating and materials, epigraphic methods for transcription and translation, and the creation of exhibition labels. Participants will explore original sources, compare runes with other cultural symbol systems, and address ethical and cultural issues confidently.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Runes & Symbolism Course provides a short, hands-on introduction to runic alphabets, how to date them, and the materials used for inscriptions, before progressing to epigraphic techniques for transcription, transliteration, and translation. You will engage with original sources, museum records, and online tools, create straightforward exhibition labels, and examine runes alongside similar symbol systems from nearby cultures to tackle issues of ethics, beliefs, and cultural exchanges with assurance.
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Develop skills
- Curate runic artefacts: choose, provide context for, and arrange items properly for displays.
- Read and transcribe runes: record symbols, wear and tear, and differences with careful epigraphic methods.
- Translate runic texts: use word lists and grammar rules on incomplete inscriptions.
- Analyse runes in society: follow their roles in religion, law, magic, and trade.
- Compare symbol systems: spot shared designs, influences, and belief systems across cultures.
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