INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
for the Critical Study of Divination
About the ISCSD
The International Society for the Critical Study of Divination e.V. (ISCSD) was founded in 2016 to provide, beyond funding periods, and self-governed by the scholars in the field, a durable home for the research on fate, freedom, and prognostication which has been initiated at the International Consortium for Research in the Humanities.
The society is the first scholarly association to specifically devote itself to the critical study of divination in all its forms and techniques. The immediate focus of the society is the publication of the International Journal of Divination and Prognostication, as well as the book series Prognostication in History. It is mainly supported by membership fees. We are happy to receive donations that enable us in carrying out even more intensive research. Everyone is welcomed to become a member of the society.
Research & News
Here is a dynamic hub for divination scholars, enthusiasts, and researchers. Dive into a plethora of resources, insights, and opportunities to stay abreast of the latest advancements in divination studies. Whether you are an established academic, emerging scholar, or simply curious, this space fosters collaboration, dialogue, and intellectual exchange.
Explore publications spanning diverse cultural contexts, listings for upcoming events, PhD projects, research papers, calls for papers, book reviews, and relevant posts. Join our vibrant community dedicated to the critical study of divination.


February 6, 2025 ISCSD Book Talk: Exploring The Art of Fate Calculation
Date: February 6, 2025 Time: 14:00 (CEST) Location: Online (Zoom

Jan. 15, 2025, Book Talk: Tristan Brown and the Laws of the Land
We are excited to announce the first ISCSD Book Talk

ANUAC, Call for Papers: Special Issue “The Anthropology of Prediction: Knowledge, Divination, and Algorithmic Futures”
ANUAC (Rivista della Società italiana di antropologia culturale) is an

ISCSD Book Talk: Vincent Goossaert and Making the Gods Speak
Join us for an enlightening ISCSD Book Talk featuring Professor

Second Issue of IJDP 2024 Fresh off the Press
We are proud to present to you this year’s

ISCSD Book Talk: The Other Yijing with Tze-ki Hon
The ISCSD Book Talk series is pleased to announce its

New Publication Announcement: Divination, Oracles & Omens Edited by Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn
We are excited to announce the upcoming publication of Divination,

ISCSD Book Talk: “Jesuit Astrology” with Luís Campos Ribeiro
The ISCSD Book Talk series is pleased to announce its
Conferences
The ISCSD’s Conference section is a hub for information on our vibrant gatherings. Join researchers, scholars, experts, and enthusiasts worldwide in exploring diverse aspects of divination studies through book talks, keynote lectures, panel discussions, and workshops. Connect, collaborate, and contribute to advancing knowledge in this field. Share your ideas for future conference topics and consider collaborating with us. Let’s chart new pathways in divination studies together.


“The Käte Hamburger Kolleg IKGF: Insights and Outlooks” (12–14 June 2023)
Early last summer, the International Consortium for Research in the Humanities (ICRH, better known as IKGF, Internationales Kolleg für Geisteswissenschaftliche Forschung) “Fate, Freedom, and Prognostication.
Book Talks


ISCSD Book Talk on The Art of Fate Calculation Now Available on YouTube
We are pleased to announce that the recording of our

Tristan Brown and Fengshui in Qing China Recording Online
We are delighted to announce that the recording of the

ISCSD Book Talk with Professor Vincent Goossaert
We are delighted to announce that the recording of our

Recording of ISCSD Book Talk on The Other Yijing Now Available
The International Society of the Critical Study of Divination (ISCSD)
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