Scholars distinguish between Gnosticism as developed in the Eastern Mediterranean region and “small-g gnosticism,” or traditions in other cultures that emphasize direct inner contact with the Divine, studies and methods for enhancing it, rituals of spiritual initiation, and some version of the Anima Mundi (Soul of the World: not just Earth, but cosmos).
Jung, Hesse, and Tolkien are presented as modern-day Gnostics even though all three denied it publicly.
Jung tried to evolve Christianity psychologically by introducing Gnostic ideas of wholeness via his form of depth psychology
Breakdown the movie “The Wizard of Oz” using a gnostic lens
Feel free to include some imagery, poetry, and artwork as appendicies
Give strong consideration to using April DeConnick’s work as a source
