Course Description

Our Weekly Learning Sessions will be added on Sunday evenings.

Hi! I'm Dr. Tip and I welcome you to this course. I'm a graduate of Emory University's Division of Educational Studies where I received my doctorate in Ed Studies with an emphasis in Language, Literacy and Culture. Teaching has always been one of my major passions. Through Tellemtiptoldyou offerings, I've combined my love for teaching with my constant, ongoing pursuit of cultural, spiritual, and emotional wellness. As a certified life and life purpose coach, I work with clients, and now you, to achieve total wholeness and wellness so that we can live our best lives. I hope that you enjoy the course and find it useful. Please send feedback so that it can be continuously refined in a pursuit of excellence.Always true,Dr. Tip

Dr. Tiffany D. Pogue , Founder

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction

  • 02

    Traditional African Spiritual Thought

    • Chapter One: The Roots of Traditional African Spirituality

    • Selected Readings for Chapter One

    • What ideas/ questions regarding Chapter One (Traditional African Spiritual Thought) would you like to share?

    • The Historical Spirocycle PDF
  • 03

    From There to Here: Moving Spirit via Slavery

    • Sample Chapter from Pearson on the Birth of Civilization

    • Chapter Two: From There to Here Video

    • What questions/ comments would you like to share on Chapter Two (From There to Here)?

    • Selected Readings Chapter 2
  • 04

    God Struck Me Dead: Christian Conversions in the Old South

    • Recommended Readings and Online Resources

    • Chapter 3: God Struck Me Dead Video

    • What Questions/ Ideas do you have related to Chapter Three (God Struck Me Dead)?

    • Chapter 3: God Struck Me Dead

    • Chapter Three Video
  • 05

    Intro to Ancestral Reverence

    • Chapter 4: Intro to Ancestral Reverence

    • Glossary

    • Things Needed for Basic Boveda

    • Recommended Readings

    • What Questions/ Ideas do you have related to Chapter Four: Intro to Ancestral Reverence?
  • 06

    BONUS: Introduction to Lukumi (Santeria)

    • Bonus Chapter Video

    • Chapter 5 Recommended Readings

    • The Good Condition

    • The Film Besouro

    • Course Evaluation

    • What Questions/Ideas do you have related to the Bonus Chapter: Intro to Lukumi?