Certificate Program · C.S.F.
Certificate in Sikh Foundations
ਸਿੱਖੀ ਦੀ ਨੀਂਹ — ਸਰਟੀਫਿਕੇਟ
An essential introduction to Sikhi covering theology, history, spirituality, ethics, philosophy, and Gurmukhi script. Designed for learners with no prior background — the gateway to all other programs at Sikhi University.
47
Courses required
3–6 months
Estimated duration
40
Cumulative exam questions
80%
Pass mark
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Required Courses
Complete all 47 courses below, then take the cumulative examination.
ethics
150 level
Foundations of Sikh Ethics: Living the Gurmat Vision
12 lessons
100 level
Finding Your Life Partner: The Sikh Way
12 lessons
100 level
Forgiveness in Gurbani: Khima as Spiritual Power
12 lessons
100 level
The Five Evils: Kaam, Krodh, Lobh, Moh, Ahankaar
12 lessons
100 level
Overcoming the Sikh Inferiority Complex
12 lessons
100 level
Sikhi in the 21st Century: Becoming Your Best Self
12 lessons
100 level
Dating and Relationships: A Gurbani Perspective
12 lessons
100 level
Family and Relationships in Sikhi
18 lessons
150 level
Sikh Land and Water Stewardship: Sacred Ecology in Practice
12 lessons
150 level
Sikh Pastoral Care at the Margins: Welcoming All into the Sangat
12 lessons
history
100 level
Foundations of Sikh History
12 lessons
150 level
The Lives of the Ten Gurus
12 lessons
120 level
Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Life and Teachings
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Amar Das Ji: Equality and Reform
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Angad Dev Ji: The Second Master
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Har Krishan Ji: The Child Guru's Seva
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Har Rai Ji: Compassion and Care
12 lessons
100 level
Guru Nanak's Udaasis: The World-Transforming Journeys
12 lessons
100 level
The Battle of Chamkaur Sahib: Sacrifice, Faith, and the Khalsa Spirit
12 lessons
100 level
Sikh Women: Leaders, Warriors, and Equal Partners in Sikhi
12 lessons
100 level
Sikhs in Canada: From Komagata Maru to a Global Community
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Angad Dev Ji: The Second Master's Life and Ministry
12 lessons
150 level
Langar, Sangat, and the Expansion of Community Under Guru Angad Dev Ji
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Amar Das Ji: Life, Discipleship, and Calling
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Har Rai Ji: The Quiet Ministry of the Seventh Guru
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Har Krishan Ji: The Child Guru
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Ram Das Ji: Life, Service, and the Path to Guruship
12 lessons
language
philosophy
spirituality
100 level
Foundations of Sikh Spirituality
12 lessons
150 level
Nitnem: The Daily Spiritual Practice
12 lessons
120 level
Sikh Festivals and the Calendar
12 lessons
100 level
Naam di Vela: The Sacred Hour — Sant Waryam Singh on Amrit Vela
12 lessons
100 level
Naam Simran: The Practice of Remembering Waheguru
12 lessons
100 level
Seva in Daily Life: Making Every Action an Offering
12 lessons
100 level
Bhagti / Bhakti as the Foundation of Sikh Jeevan
12 lessons
150 level
Guru Ram Das Ji and the Elevation of Seva
12 lessons
theology
150 level
Gurmat Katha
12 lessons
100 level
Introduction to Gurmat (Sikh Theology)
12 lessons
150 level
Understanding the Mool Mantar
12 lessons
130 level
The Five Ks and Sikh Identity
12 lessons
120 level
Introduction to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
12 lessons
100 level
The Mool Mantar: Sikh Theology in One Breath
12 lessons
100 level
Understanding Ardas: Sant Waryam Singh Ratwara Sahib's Teachings
12 lessons
