Program Description

Clarkridge Career Institute offers a unique 2 years diploma for individuals interested to study Sikh religion: Diploma in Sikh theology. The diploma in Sikh theology will be awarded to the students after completion of full-time study of two years along with required practical postings.

Students enrolled in Sikh theology will get a great opportunity to study in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) language and understand the basics of Sikh theology. A curriculum is specially designed to prepare the students to work in different roles such as spiritual leader, public speaker, spiritual counselor, religious preacher, Ragi, Pathi, or Granthi Singh

If you are interested to learn the basics of Sikh theology, Gurmukhi, Gurbani, and Sikh history then this program is an excellent choice for you. You can apply if you have one of the following:

1. Grade 12 (Punjabi subject is mandatory)
2. Should be atleast 18 years of age
3. Have a degree or diploma
4. Have valid experience as a preacher

Program Details

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The entire program is of 4 semesters with ongoing practical skill development classes needed to complete the diploma program.

SEMESTER 1

• Module 101         Introduction and interpretation to religion                              
• Module 102         Sikh philosophy and code of conduct                                    
• Module 103         Life history of Sikh gurus                    
• Module 104         Brief introduction of Shri guru Granth sahib Ji ( Practical)    

SEMESTER 2

• Module 201        Sikh history                                           
• Module 202        Introduction of Gursikh, Bhagats, Bhatts        
• Module 203        Sikh institutions and movements          
• Module 204        Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji: established customs and rules  (Practical)     

SEMESTER 3

• Module 301       Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji: Gurbani
• Module 302       Introduction of  Dasam Granth       
• Module 303       Global religion 1                                    
• Module 304       Global religion 2    

SEMESTER 4                           

• Module 401       Sikh philosophy 
• Module 402       Sikh literature and Sikh theologians
• Module 403       Practical -1(Gurbani Santhya)
• Module 404       Practical-2 (Gurbani kirtan )

Opportunities

Students may work as spiritual councilors, public speakers, religious preachers, Ragi, Pathi, or Granthi Singh.

Admission Requirement

• Grade 12 (Punjabi subject is mandatory)
• Should be at least 18 years of age, or,
• Have a degree or diploma, or,
• Have valid experience as a preacher.

Tuition Fees

International and Domestic students:    $14995/- (Two semesters)