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Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 10:46am On Jul 12, 2014 |
Admission! Admission!! Admission!!! Admission form into IFA HERITAGE INSTITUTE OYO NIGERIA is now available at the rate of N5000 naira only. Courses available are: Ifa Studies, African Tradional Medicine Studies, English language, Yoruba language, Spanish language, and Performing arts. Tuition fees : FREE! Enquiries call: 08034846661. 6 Likes |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by Nobody: 10:53am On Jul 12, 2014 |
commendable! |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by AmunRaOlodumare: 12:59pm On Jul 12, 2014 |
Pagan9JA also made a thread about it last year: https://www.nairaland.com/1419227/ifa-heritage-university-oyo-prof |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by PAGAN9JA(m): 1:23pm On Jul 12, 2014 |
Wow. Nice! Great to see that knowledge of our religion is being imparted almost for free. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by MetaPhysical: 2:04pm On Jul 12, 2014 |
Thank you macof for sharing this info. ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 10:47am On Jul 14, 2014 |
MetaPhysical: Thank you macof for sharing this info. you welcome. Are u interested in enrolment? |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by beejaay: 12:45pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
macof: am interested but i need to get answers to the following What will be the duration of the courses?? Resumption Date for the courses?? requirement s for the courses i wait for your response bro |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 8:33am On Jul 15, 2014 |
Professor Abimbola is the recipient of the UNESCO Proclamation of Ifá as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. In November 2005, UNESCO proclaimed the Ifá divination system as one of the 86 traditions of the world to be regarded as masterpieces. UNESCO then enjoined all nations and peoples of the world to give their unflinching support to these traditions so that they would not perish. A project entitled “Safeguarding the Ifa Divination System” was then initiated with the support of UNESCO, the major component of which project is the establishment of the Ifa Heritage Institute at Oyo, Nigeria. The Ifa Heritage Institute, which is a two-year college, came into being in November, 2008. The curriculum is based on Ifá and Yoruba indigenous knowledge and taught in the Yoruba language. FACULTIES of the IFA HERITAGE INSTITUTE are as follows: 1.Department of Ifá Studies The vastness of the knowledge contained within the Ifa divination system is almost unfathomable. In this department, students will be taught the rudiments of Ifá divination, focusing especially on chanting and interpretation of Ifá stories. We would like to preserve the orality of Ifá; therefore the primary focus of the Faculty of Ifa Studies is the oral memorization of Ifá literary verses and the interpretation of the same. There are 256 Odù of Ifá. Each Odù contains 800 stories, yielding a total of 204,800 stories that deal with different aspects of Yoruba mythology, history, medicine, philosophy and other ideas. Each Odù can be regarded as an oral or unwritten "book" of this comprehensive compendium of knowledge. Students will learn verses from each of the 256 Odu, their meanings and practical application. 2.Department of Languages The languages to be taught in this department are Yoruba, English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. This department will focus on both the oral and written forms of the Yoruba language so that students who complete the program would be able to speak the Yoruba language very well and also be very literate in the subject. The English language will also not be neglected. The need to include Portuguese and Spanish is because these are the two languages which the teeming millions of Yoruba people in the Diaspora speak, especially in Cuba and Brazil. Of course, we all know that our brothers and sisters in Benin and Togo Republic speak French in addition to the Yoruba language. English and Yoruba will be compulsory, and each student should pick one of the remaining three languages. 3.Department of Medicine All the herbs in the Yoruba floral and fauna are believed to have been named and categorized by Ifá and his younger brother Osanyin since very ancient times. In the Department of Medicine, we will devote our attention to the study of our indigenous medical practices, therapeutics and pharmacopia. Time will be devoted to the identification of medicinal leaves, roots, and barks of trees, the preparation and administration of different forms of medicines, and how to diagnose and treat illnesses in the indigenous African way. The Ààreèsègùn, chief Medicine Man elected by the entire community of indigenous healers, will play the lead role in this department. 4.Department of Performing Arts In the department of Performing Arts we will teach the music and dance associated with Ifá in West Africa and in the African Diaspora, such as bata music, dùndún music, and music made from iron gongs called agogo, which is the most favorite dance step of Babalawos and Iyanifas. Theoretical instruction will be complemented by real live performances and instruction delivered by local experts in the respective arts. 5.Department of Indigenous Technology In this department, we will focus on the mechanisms, machinery, tools and materials required for the production of beadworks, metal works/ blacksmithing, calabash-carving, preparation of indigo dye-stuffs, and other indigenous textile products. Computer technology and design will also be an important part of the curricula. For more information on the Ifa Heritage Institute please visit www.ifaheritage.org or Professor Wande Abimbola's website. http://www.wandeabimbola.com/ifa- heritage-institute-oyo-nigeria |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 5:31pm On Jul 15, 2014 |
beejaay: Sorry my source hasn't given these information. Why nt try him later on on this number 08076123744 or the number on the OP |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by sisiafrika(f): 9:52am On Aug 01, 2014 |
What was I thinking of when I contemplated enrolling? Ewww! Saw then sacrificing hen and I lost interest. Sawe palm oil spilling too. Scary. |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 1:46am On Aug 02, 2014 |
sisiafrika: What was I thinking of when I contemplated enrolling? Ewww! Saw then sacrificing hen and I lost interest. Sawe palm oil spilling too. Scary. Lol that's the essence of "feeding the Orisha". Spilling a sacrificial blood only when you begin the course can u know the real importance of sacrifice |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by sisiafrika(f): 9:01am On Aug 02, 2014 |
macof:have u started? I wish to have the knowledge but I'm scared traditional sprits might possess me. |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 11:44am On Aug 02, 2014 |
sisiafrika: have u started? I wish to have the knowledge but I'm scared traditional sprits might possess me. No, am studying linguistics right now, I do things one step at a time so I just rely on private lessons with some babalawo I know There's nothing to be scared of about knowledge, and yes spirits can possess but it's nt wat u think First understand wat spirit is and you would get wat am saying Everybody is possessed with one spirit or the other, infact Ifa helps identify that spirit and makes u understand it better Here's one way to make u less scared: It's the Christian belief that children of God are filled with the holy spirit |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by juman(m): 8:30pm On Aug 02, 2014 |
Hmmmmm, free. Hmmmmmmm |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by Proverbalizer: 11:57pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
I am a young Yoruba man born and raised in the U.S., I am inspired by Yoruba culture and interested in learning about my roots and carrying forward the cultural traditions of my ancestors. Does anyone know if the school allows students to come from abroad to study? |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by sisiafrika(f): 3:49pm On Sep 18, 2014 |
Proverbalizer: I am a young Yoruba man born and raised in the U.S., I am inspired by Yoruba culture and interested in learning about my roots and carrying forward the cultural traditions of my ancestors. Does anyone know if the school allows students to come from abroad to study?do u speak the language? They sure allow international students. So many Carribeans and Latinos are there. U get to learn Portuguese too |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 9:32pm On Sep 18, 2014 |
Proverbalizer: I am a young Yoruba man born and raised in the U.S., I am inspired by Yoruba culture and interested in learning about my roots and carrying forward the cultural traditions of my ancestors. Does anyone know if the school allows students to come from abroad to study? Yes they sure do, many students come from the Caribbeans Add this man and ask all ur questions directly, or post ur questions here Ifakola Adetunji |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by Proverbalizer: 1:12am On Sep 20, 2014 |
Thank you both! I am learning to speak Yoruba slowly, gaining some fluency will definitely be a big part of my mission. I understand Spanish much better, but unfortunately the only language I am truly fluent at is English. However, my grandmother spoke Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and English so I know learning languages is within my power 2 Likes |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 7:28pm On Sep 20, 2014 |
Proverbalizer: Thank you both! I am learning to speak Yoruba slowly, gaining some fluency will definitely be a big part of my mission. I understand Spanish much better, but unfortunately the only language I am truly fluent at is English. However, my grandmother spoke Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and English so I know learning languages is within my power U can also enrol for Yoruba language lectures. |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by lawani: 11:18pm On Dec 21, 2016 |
There are many empty courses been studied in universities, so why cant Awo orunmila be a university course? Why cant isegun ibile be a university course. You can specialise in Osanyin, Ayelala, and etc and become a priest if you can meet up with the strict requirements. If Awo Orunmila is a university course, it will be common for people to drop out as not all will be able to meet up with the requirement. A modern Awo Orunmila should be an A grade philosopher, a magician and etc, a counsellor, diviner and etc. You can add courses and that person should be proficient in Spanish and Portuguese as well. Isegun ibile is native pharmacist. It is a body of knowhow passed down over thousands of years. It should be brushed up. The knowledge is not incompatible with modern methods. There should be Bachelor degree holders in it as well. You cant throw away your inheritance. That is wrong! Oturupon meji II II II II I I II II Pepe, Awo ile. Otita, Awo ode Alapandede lo kole tan To korire sodo odo Ko kanmi ko kanke O wa kori re sodo odo A difa fun Oyepoolu Ti nse omo isoro nIfe Eyi ti iya re o fi sile Loun nikan soso lenjelenje Oyepolu dagba tan Ko mo ohun oro ile baba remo Gbogbo ona re daru O wa obirin ko ri Ko si ri ile gbe Ni o ba mu eji kun eeta O gboko Alawo lo Awon Awo re ba ni Ohun oro ile ti ko se ni Nda laamu Pe ki o lo si oju awon baba nla re Lo juba Igba ti o se be tan Ona re ba la O nlaje O lobinrin O si lomo pelu O ni be gege ni awon Awo oun wi O lanu koto Orin Awo lo bo si lenu Pepe Awo ile Otita Awo ode Alapandede lo kole tan To kori re sodo odo Ko kanmi kanke O wa kori re sodo odo Gbogbo eyin isoro orun E wa gboro yi se! Dont let us be like the ALAPANDEDE!. value what your ancestors left you!. |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by BaEnki(m): 7:50am On Apr 05, 2017 |
macof: Are online courses available there? |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by BaEnki(m): 7:54am On Apr 05, 2017 |
lawani: Our law proscribe metaphysics and mysticism. A question though; is Ifa more related to art and poetry than to Physics and Maths? Secondly, does it possess the answer to everything? And lastly, what rules over Ifa, some metaphysical beings? |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by macof(m): 3:44am On Dec 27, 2017 |
BaEnki: I think to answer correctly one must recognize myth from what is practical ... by 'myth' don't mean false or lies Ifa divination is mythically ruled by a spirit of the same name and known by some other names like Orunmila But practically what rules Ifa is Intelligence ![]() The intelligence of the ancestors, of the Awo who has learnt so much Ese Ifa and finally interpreting how the Ese Ifa revealed can affect/change the situation Ifa is every knowledge of the ancient Yoruba, from Art to Maths, Astronomy to Anatomy, History to Culture etc 1 Like |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by BaEnki(m): 7:35pm On Dec 27, 2017 |
macof: Thanks for the response sir. 1 Like |
Re: Ifa Heritage Institute Is Open For Admission by ogunwale111(m): 9:59am On May 31, 2020 |
I want to learn about IFA o |
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