Sikh Studies is a brand-new course and is hosted by the Centre for Catholic Education, Research and Religious Literacy, as part of its outreach programme in developing faith literacy.
This course shares perspectives from the Sikh faith on mindfulness in thought, speech, and practice.
The course does so by centring these themes from Guru Granth Sahib (Sikh “sacred text”), as well as from Sikh philosophy, history, traditions, and lived experiences. This course brings together exegesis and experience, allowing students to gain both a theological and practical perspective on the topics covered.
Dates and times
The course will run online on a Thursday evening, between 7-8.30pm, over eight sessions on:
- Thursday 16th May 2024
- Thursday 23rd May 2024
- Thursday 30th May 2024
- Thursday 6th June 2024
- Thursday 13th June 2024
- Thursday 20th June 2024
- Thursday 27th June 2024
- Thursday 4th July 2024.
Location
This course will be delivered via online live lectures between 7-8.30pm on each of the dates.
Price
The full course cost is £175.
St Mary's University staff and students can receive a 10% discount. Please use the booking link on the discounted short courses page (St Mary's login required).
Content
The course will cover a wide range of topics and themes to include:
- the Sikh faith’s perspectives on mindfulness and its mind-body intertwinement
- how Sikh philosophy, history, and daily practice reinforce mindfulness as a living and ongoing practice
- the role Sikh traditions of music and community spaces of gurdwaras (Sikh places of prayer and gathering) play in cultivating a culture of mindfulness
- parallels between Sikh informed mindfulness practices and those offered by other faiths and communities
- the role mindfulness can play at the individual and collective level.
Requirements
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their faith literacy.
Due to the introductory nature and broad relatability of the course, students will not need any prior experience in or knowledge of any of the topics the course will be covering. Further, because it is designed for students of all backgrounds and life stages, in lieu of formal assessment, the course will utilise short writing exercises, discussions, and engagement with peers.
It is recommended that learners should have achieved a level of education equivalent to five GCSEs at grades A*- C prior to commencing the course. Exemptions may be made for adult returners with relevant experience.
Award
Successful students will receive a certificate of attendance.
Book your place now
For more information about this course please contact the Short Courses team: