I think it's great that everyone leans towards the scholarly in this forum, i love it. I just feel for me I don't need to apply that too in depth with divination. For me, divination is more about me and what source or tool I am using. So, outside of basic knowledge of the divination method and the necessary knowledge you must gain(symbology,meaning,methods,etc) i don't utilize it much.
If that works for you, great.
But am still going to advise beginners to study, study, study -- especially on something like Runes which have a long history and religious import.