Sikh Scriptures: Sikhism Through Its Scriptures
Examine the Sikh Scriptures from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context.
Introduction
This course examines the Sikh scriptures from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolved and became canonized.
About this course on Sikh Scriptures
Sikhi, commonly known as Sikhism, is a monotheistic religious tradition that was founded byGuru Nanak in late fifteenth-century Panjab in South Asia. Today, Sikhi’s approximately twenty-five to thirty million adherents can be found all over the globe, making it one of the six major religions of the world. Sikhi encompasses a number of religious, social, economic and politicalinstitutions, most of which were established and nurtured by Guru Nanak and his ninesuccessors, known as Sikh Gurus.
For over five hundred years, Sikhs in the Panjab and all over the world have engaged with their scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, through the devotional practices of exegesis, singing,recitation, memorization and calligraphy.
This course examines the Sikh scripture from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providingan overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolvedand became canonized. It also examines the musical and aesthetic dimensions of the Sikhscripture, as well as ways in which the voluminous text has provided Sikhs with a social, ethical,spiritual and political message to help them respond to and shape the world around them.
What you will learn from Sikh Scriptures?
- Exploration of a foundational Sikh text, the Japji, which was composed by Guru Nanakand is recited by Sikhs as part of their morning prayers
- The place of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture, in Sikh life
- Interpretative skills to engage in a nuanced reading of Guru Granth Sahib
- Gurmat Sangit, the Sikh musical tradition, as represented in the Sikh scripture and itscultural context
- The aesthetics of Sikhi, including literature, art, and music
- The political dimensions of Sikh scripture and its impact on the evolution of Sikhs as aPanth or community
Syllabus
Day-1: Sikh Scriptures: Introduction to Sikhism
Day-2: The Institution of the Guru
Day-3: Sikh Scriptures: Sikh Literary Culture
Day-4: Martyrdom and Speaking Truth to Power
Day-5: The Khalsa
Day-6: Sikh Polity
Day-7: The Sikh Musical Tradition
Day 8: The Sikh Diaspora
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Introduction
This course examines the Sikh scriptures from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providing an overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolved and became canonized.
About this course on Sikh Scriptures
Sikhi, commonly known as Sikhism, is a monotheistic religious tradition that was founded byGuru Nanak in late fifteenth-century Panjab in South Asia. Today, Sikhi’s approximately twenty-five to thirty million adherents can be found all over the globe, making it one of the six major religions of the world. Sikhi encompasses a number of religious, social, economic and politicalinstitutions, most of which were established and nurtured by Guru Nanak and his ninesuccessors, known as Sikh Gurus.
For over five hundred years, Sikhs in the Panjab and all over the world have engaged with their scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, through the devotional practices of exegesis, singing,recitation, memorization and calligraphy.
This course examines the Sikh scripture from a doctrinal and historical perspective by providingan overview of Sikh teachings as well as the historical context within which the scripture evolvedand became canonized. It also examines the musical and aesthetic dimensions of the Sikhscripture, as well as ways in which the voluminous text has provided Sikhs with a social, ethical,spiritual and political message to help them respond to and shape the world around them.
What you will learn from Sikh Scriptures?
- Exploration of a foundational Sikh text, the Japji, which was composed by Guru Nanakand is recited by Sikhs as part of their morning prayers
- The place of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture, in Sikh life
- Interpretative skills to engage in a nuanced reading of Guru Granth Sahib
- Gurmat Sangit, the Sikh musical tradition, as represented in the Sikh scripture and itscultural context
- The aesthetics of Sikhi, including literature, art, and music
- The political dimensions of Sikh scripture and its impact on the evolution of Sikhs as aPanth or community
Syllabus
Day-1: Sikh Scriptures: Introduction to Sikhism
Day-2: The Institution of the Guru
Day-3: Sikh Scriptures: Sikh Literary Culture
Day-4: Martyrdom and Speaking Truth to Power
Day-5: The Khalsa
Day-6: Sikh Polity
Day-7: The Sikh Musical Tradition
Day 8: The Sikh Diaspora
Note: Your review matters
If you have already done this course, kindly drop your review in our reviews section. It would help others to get useful information and better insight into the course offered.
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Specification:
- EDX
- Harvard University
- Online Course
- Self-paced
- Beginner
- 1-4 Weeks
- Free Course (Affordable Certificate)
- English
- Culture History Philosophy Religion
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