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BA Òrìṣà Studies

2 years 64 credits Quarter system 100% Online

An intensive two-year program focused on Ẹ̀ẹ́rìndínlógun divination (Sixteen Cowries), Òrìṣà theology, ritual practice, and preparation for ministry as an Òrìṣà priest or priestess.

Program overview

This accelerated program is designed for students who wish to focus on Òrìṣà worship and the Sixteen Cowries divination system. Over 8 quarters, students gain thorough knowledge of the 16 Odù of Ẹ̀ẹ́rìndínlógun, Òrìṣà mythology and theology, ritual procedures for major Òrìṣà ceremonies, and the ethical and spiritual foundations of Òrìṣà ministry. The program balances academic study with practical training, including supervised ritual practice and community engagement.

Career paths

Graduates are prepared for roles as Òrìṣà priest or priestess, diviner specializing in Ẹ̀ẹ́rìndínlógun, spiritual advisor and counselor, community ritual leader, and Òrìṣà tradition educator.

Sample courses

Introduction to Òrìṣà Theology · The 16 Odù of Ẹ̀ẹ́rìndínlógun · Òrìṣà Mythology and Narratives · Cowrie Divination Practicum · Ritual and Ceremony · Yorùbá Language Foundations · Òrìṣà Ethics · Community Ministry · Senior Practicum

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