Course

Conspirituality: Charismatic Influencers and Cultural Paranoia

Apr 15, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026

$40 Enroll

Full course description

Description

Journey through the media landscape to explore the intersection of conspiracy theories, wellness culture, influencers, and spiritual movements. The term conspirituality captures how conspiratorial thinking and spirituality have become intertwined—spreading hope and harm, connection and confusion. Using discussion, reflection, and media examples, examine how these forces shape our shared reality and develop a vocabulary for understanding—and living within—our conspiratorial age

Date(s)April 15, 2026

Class Time(s)Wed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Instructor Wesley Johnson

Wesley Johnson, BA St. Leo, MA & PhD USF, is Assistant Teaching Professor at the U of Tampa in the Communication Department & teaches Visual Literacy & Global Media Cultures. He specializes in critical media studies, surveillance, & autoethnography.

LocationFerman Center for the Arts at UT

# of Meeting(s)1

Notes

This is a face-to-face class.

Wed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM; 1 session on 04/15/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)