Course Professor:     Kábíèsì Ọládàpọ̀ Ọláfirányè, the Oṣògún Àdìmúlà Àgbáyé

Course Start Date:    Sunday, September 12, 2021, New York Time.

(Which is Monday, September 13, 2021, Nigeria Time)

Class Time:                8:00 pm to 9:00 pm New York Time

(Which is 1:00 am to 2:00 am on Monday, September 13, 2021, Nigeria)

Length of Course:     20 Weeks

TOPIC 1        INTRODUCTION TO ẸẸ́RÌNDÍLÓGÚN

• Overview and significance of the Ẹẹ́rìndínlógún divination system
• The Ogún method of Ẹẹ́rìndílógún divination
• The hidden knowledge and wisdom of Ẹẹ́rìndílógún
• The origins of Ẹẹ́rìndílógún divination
• The Ethical, behavioral, and spiritual requirements of a good diviner
• The names and rankings of the Odù
• Purification and consecration of the diviner’s Sixteen Cowries

TOPIC 2        HOW TO DETERMINE IF THE READING COMES WITH IRE OR IBI

• The different types of ire
• The different types of ibi
• The meaning and roles of the Ìbò (i.e., The bone, plate, shell, etc.)
• How to accept and receive ibo from right or left hand
• Invocations and other actions to open and start the process of divination
• How to conduct and answer yes and no questions.

TOPIC 3        Ọ̀KÀNRÀN

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 4        ÈJÌ ÒKÒ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 5        ÒGÚNDÁ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 6        ÌROSÙN

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 7        Ọ̀ṢẸ́

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 8        Ọ̀BÀRÀ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 9        ÒDÍ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 10      ÈJÌ OGBÈ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 11      Ọ̀SÁ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 12      ÒFÚN

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 13      Ọ̀WỌ́NRÍN

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 14      ÈJILÁ AṢẸ́BỌRÀ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 15      Ọ̀WỌ́NRINTÀLÁ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 16      ÒGÚNDÁ MÉJÌ

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 17      Ọ̀WỌ́NRÍNKÀNRÀN

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, its name, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 18      OGBÈ MÉJÌ ATẸ̀WỌ̀NRỌ̀

• Identification of the signature of this Odù, their names, nicknames, and order in Ẹẹ́rìndílógùn
• Chanting and memorization of two poems from this Odù, and the philosophical and theological exposition of each poem
• Analysis and decomposition of the parts of each poem.
• The interpretation of each poem
• How to apply the poems in the resolution of the client’s concerns
• Explanation and analysis of the Òrìṣà associated with each poem 
• The appropriate ẹbọ to prescribe for each poem 

TOPIC 19      ẸBỌ AND INVOCATION

• Ẹbọ rírú – How to present items for sacrifice
• How to access if it has been accepted.
• Different food and drink for deities   
• Chants and Song for Iwure
• Chants and Song Òrìṣà
• Chants and Invocation to ward of Negativities

TOPIC 20      Q & A

FINAL EXAMINATION