In a course on Italian spirituality or mystical traditions, participants might learn about:
- Italian Folk Magic: Exploring the rich tradition of folk magic in Italy, including practices such as spellcasting, charms, herbalism, and ritual work used for protection, healing, and manifestation.
- Saint and Spirit Devotion: Studying the veneration of saints, spirits, and deities in Italian spirituality, including rituals, prayers, and devotional practices associated with specific figures revered in Italian culture and Catholicism.
- Tarantism and Healing Traditions: Learning about traditional healing practices in Italy, such as tarantism (a folk belief in the healing power of music and dance to cure tarantula bites) and other folk healing modalities involving herbs, charms, and ritual.