Overview:
This module explores the Gregorian Calendar, its historical development, and the reasons for its misalignment with natural cycles. Learners will investigate how this calendar, imposed during European colonization, contrasts with Kemet/Afrikan timekeeping systems that were based on natural, lunar, and solar cycles. Participants will critically analyze the consequences of using the Gregorian Calendar and its impact on cultural and spiritual practices in Kemet/Afrika.
Lesson Outcomes:
- Understand the history and origins of the Gregorian Calendar.
- Analyze the misalignment of the Gregorian Calendar with natural cycles.
- Investigate the impact of the Gregorian Calendar on Kemet/Afrikan cultures and timekeeping.
- Explore how colonization disrupted Kemet/Afrikan spiritual and agricultural systems.
- Reflect on the importance of reclaiming indigenous timekeeping systems.
- Understand the significance of lunar and solar cycles in Kemet/Afrikan traditions.
- Explore how Western calendars influence global holidays and events.
- Investigate how timekeeping affects agricultural, religious, and social practices.
- Analyze the historical shift from indigenous Kemet/Afrikan calendars to the Gregorian system.
- Reflect on the relevance of timekeeping in modern Kemet/Afrikan cultural reclamation.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 3 Weeks
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- Week 1Week 1: History of the Gregorian Calendar8
- 1.1Module 1: The Birth of the Gregorian Calendar: Origins, Reforms, and Global Adoption
- 1.2Welcome to the Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar Course
- 1.3Origins and development of the Gregorian Calendar.
- 1.4The role of colonization in spreading the Gregorian system.
- 1.5The cultural and spiritual impact of adopting the Gregorian Calendar in Africa.
- 1.6Module 1: Decoding Time: Understanding the Gregorian Calendar’s Global Influence
- 1.7Quiz: Understanding the Gregorian Calendar and Its Impact on Kemet/Afrika15 Minutes10 Questions
- 1.8Assignment: Decolonizing Time: Examining the Impact of the Gregorian Calendar on Kemet/Afrikan Societies
- Week 2Week 2: Misalignment with Natural Cycles6
- 2.1Module1: The Gregorian Calendar vs. Nature: A Disrupted Harmony
- 2.2The disconnection between the Gregorian Calendar and natural cycles.
- 2.3How lunar and solar cycles play a role in indigenous timekeeping systems.
- 2.4Module 1: Rethinking Time: Aligning Calendars with Natural Cycles
- 2.5Misalignment with Natural Cycles15 Minutes10 Questions
- 2.6Assignment: Realigning Time: Evaluating the Misalignment of the Gregorian Calendar with Natural Cycles
- Week 3Week 3: Timekeeping, Colonization, and Cultural Disruption7
- 3.1Module 1: The Colonization of Time: Disrupting Indigenous Calendars & Cultural Identity
- 3.2How colonization imposed Western timekeeping systems on African societies.
- 3.3The influence of timekeeping on holidays, festivals, and social events.
- 3.4The need to reclaim African timekeeping systems in the modern world.
- 3.5Module 1: Reclaiming Kemet/Afrikan Time: Moving Beyond Western Constructs
- 3.6Timekeeping, Colonization, and Cultural Disruption15 Minutes10 Questions
- 3.7Assignment: Reclaiming Kemet/Afrikan Time: The Impact of Colonization on Timekeeping and the Path to Restoration
The Gregorian Calendar is the most widely used civil calendar in the world. It’s important to study because it was imposed during colonization, disrupting indigenous African timekeeping systems.
No prior knowledge is required. This module provides foundational knowledge about timekeeping and cultural practices in Africa.
The Gregorian Calendar is solar-based and misaligned with natural cycles, whereas African calendars are often lunar-based and aligned with nature, spirituality, and agriculture.
Requirements
- Interest in African history, culture, and spirituality.
- Access to a computer or device with internet connectivity.
- Willingness to engage in critical reflections and discussions.
Features
- Interactive Lessons: Weekly live sessions that examine the misalignment of the Gregorian Calendar with natural cycles.
- Community Discussions: Group discussions on how timekeeping systems affect culture, spirituality, and daily life.
- Quizzes and Assignments: Structured assessments to reinforce key concepts and encourage critical reflection.
Target audiences
- History and Culture Enthusiasts: Learners who want to explore how colonization impacted African timekeeping and cultural systems.
- Spiritual Seekers: Those interested in understanding the spiritual implications of timekeeping in African traditions.
- Scholars and Educators: Individuals who study African history, colonial impact, and the significance of reclaiming indigenous practices.
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