Course Overview:

This course will introduce valuable foundations of Sikhi (Sikhism) and Sikh culture through a theological and sociological perspective. Students will become acquainted with the religious, moral, and social values of Sikhi, which have been the foundation of Sikh beliefs, practices, and doctrines for the last five centuries. This course will be of interest to students of history and comparative religion, as they will gain understanding of the origin and development of Sikhi and its contemporary relevance

Prerequisite:

  • None

Learning Outcomes:

  • Sikh doctrine, beliefs, and practices.
  • Religious, moral, and social values of Sikhi.
  • Historical and religious significance of Sikhi, including its origin, development, and contemporary relevance.

Course Content & Topics:

  1. Sikh Religion: Origin and Development
  2. Sikh Institutions: Gurduara, Guruship, Sangat & Pangat
  3. Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh Scripture
  4. Nitnem: Daily Banis (Hymns)
  5. Traditions: Concept of Martyrdom (Guru Arjan Sahib and Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib)
  6. Concepts: Miri and Piri, Khalsa, Gurmata and Sarbat Khalsa
  7. Rituals: Birth, Amrit (initiation), Anand Karj (marriage), Death, and Commemoration
  8. Sikh History: Pre and Post Gurus period
  9. Conceptual Study: Oneness of God, Sikh religion, and environment; Human Values and Human Rights
  10. Sikh Identity and Diversity: Uniqueness of Sikhs, Role and Contribution, and Sikh Sects
  11. Sikhs and Society: Religious, social, economic, and political contributions
  12. Sikh Diaspora: Issues and Solutions

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic & International: $550 (Five hundred fifty dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005 Programs & Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)