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Is it possible to get a Degree in astrology?

Asked by hannahsugs (3243points) October 13th, 2009

First, let’s get one thing straight. I STRONGLY believe that astrology is total BS. I was an astronomy and physics major at college, and my work now is doing astronomy research. No need to lecture me on how astrology is nonsense, you’d be preaching to the choir.

The reason why I ask is because I was having a frustrating conversation with one of my old friends, who believes strongly that astrology has a real power of interpretation of people’s personalities and behaviors, chances of a good relationship, etc. He mentioned that he started believing this when he started living with a roommate who “is majoring in astrology,” sopposedly at SF state university (which has no such program, i checked). This artlice suggests that there is one such program in the country. Do you know of others?

To make this a point of real discussion, rather than a fact-checking mission, should there be programs like this? After all, it is a lucrative business for those who become successful. Can anyone explain to me why a school would or should offer an astrology program?

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