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The evolution of 'Spooky Season'

October 30, 2025

Take a deeper dive into spooky season, and learn more about its origins and evolution, with College of Arts and Sciences Professor Brian Collins in the latest episode of OHIO’s “Ask the Experts” podcast.
Global Occult

Exploring the supernatural in world religions: Inside Ohio University’s “Global Occult” class

October 28, 2025

An Ohio University course taught by Brian Collins explores ghosts, demonology and the paranormal in world religions, growing from a small 2017 summer session into a popular fall class with hundreds of students drawn to its supernatural themes.
Global Occult

A Spooky Season Special: The popular course that's providing OHIO students with a global look at the supernatural

October 28, 2025

In the midst of spooky season, one Ohio University class is summoning more than just Halloween spirit – it’s also proven so popular with students in recent years that it’s grown to become a favorite fall semester course amongst those eager to study the supernatural within an academic setting in which all perspectives are welcomed.

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