Òrìṣà Devotion focuses on the religion and culture of the Yorùbá, with attention to how ethics can be applied to personal development and spiritual wellness.
General Purpose
The webinars discuss the teachings of the Òrìṣà, their orature, ethical codes, and religious experience. They explore religious and cultural expression and ways of thinking about religiously informed cultural norms. The student will grasp the concept that a Practitioner of Òrìṣà Religion is the actualization of upright ethical behavior.
Objectives
- Understand relevant Òrìṣà religious terminology,
- Explore current events and analyzes Òrìṣà oral literature for ancient solution to contemporary issues & ethical dilemmas.
- Reinforce spiritual, cultural, and inferred ethical standards.
- Compare and Contrast Yorùbá Religious Philosophy from other cultures of the world.
Major Topics to be Included
- 400+1 Òrìṣà
- Yorùbá Philosophy of Evil
- Difficult Issue of Human Life
- Òrìṣà Liturgy
- Purpose of Life
- Nature of Human Being
- Plant & Animal Kingdom
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