Overview:
In this module, learners will delve into the Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar, a sophisticated timekeeping system that aligns with cosmic principles, seasonal cycles, and spiritual observances. Participants will explore how this calendar was used for governance, religious festivals, and agricultural activities. The module will cover the different months, seasons, and cycles within the calendar, as well as its cosmic and agricultural significance in guiding the lives of the Kemetic people.
Lesson Outcomes:
- Understand the structure and components of the Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar.
- Analyze how the calendar aligns with seasonal and cosmic cycles.
- Explore the role of the calendar in Kemetic governance and spiritual rituals.
- Investigate the agricultural significance of the calendar and how it guided farming activities.
- Reflect on the spiritual importance of aligning time with cosmic principles.
- Examine how the calendar organized the annual festivals and ceremonies in Kemet.
- Explore the relationship between the calendar and the Nile River’s inundation cycles.
- Investigate the relationship between the calendar and the movements of celestial bodies.
- Compare the Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar with other Kemet/Afrikan timekeeping systems.
- Reflect on how the Kemetic calendar can be integrated into modern spiritual practices.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 3 Weeks
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- Week 9Week 9: Historical and Astronomical Context of the Afrikan Calendar4
- 0.0Origins and Evolution: Explore the ancient origins of the Afrikan calendar…
- 0.1Astronomical Alignment: Understand how the Afrikan calendar was aligned with astronomical phenomena…
- 0.2Understanding the Solar and Lunar Cycles: Learn how the solar and lunar cycles influenced the structure and function of the calendar…
- 0.3Assignment: Tracing the Evolution of the Afrikan Calendar
- Week 10Week 10: Cultural Significance of the Afrikan Calendar4
- 0.0Spiritual Festivals and Events: Examine the role of the calendar in marking key spiritual festivals and events…
- 0.1Gods and Myths Connected to Time: Explore how timekeeping in Kemet was connected to the mythology and deities…
- 0.2Calendrical Rituals and Their Societal Role: Analyze the rituals performed according to the calendar…
- 0.3Assignment: The Role of Festivals and Gods in the Afrikan Calendar
- Week 11Week 11: Mathematical and Administrative Uses of the Afrikan Calendar4
- 0.0Administrative Planning and Governance: Discover how the Afrikan calendar was used for administrative purposes in Kemet
- 0.1Mathematical Calculations in the Calendar: Explore the mathematical precision behind the Afrikan calendar
- 0.2The Calendar and Economic Management: Analyze how the calendar structured agricultural, economic, and trading activities
- 0.3Assignment: The Mathematical and Administrative Precision of the Afrikan Calendar
The Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar is an ancient timekeeping system used by the people of Kemet (Ancient Egypt) to govern their religious, agricultural, and cosmic activities
No, this module is accessible to all learners, but you must complete the previous modules. It provides the necessary background and explanations of Kemetic cosmology and timekeeping.
The Kemetic calendar is aligned with cosmic cycles, the Nile’s inundation, and agricultural seasons, while the Gregorian Calendar is a solar-based calendar disconnected from natural cycles.
Requirements
- Completion of modules, Completion of Module 1: Gregorian Calendar Misalignment & Module 2: The Lunar Calendar
- Access to a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection.
- Commitment to participate for 4-6 hours a week, including live sessions, readings, and assignments.
- Willingness to engage in discussions around African spiritual and cultural systems.
- Basic understanding of African timekeeping systems and interest in spirituality.
- Basic computer and internet literacy
Features
- Interactive Lessons: Live sessions each week that explain the components of the Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar and how it aligns with cosmic principles.
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage with peers in discussions on the spiritual and agricultural importance of the calendar.
- Quizzes and Assignments: Reinforcing key concepts and encouraging learners to apply them to contemporary practices.
Target audiences
- Spiritual Seekers: Individuals looking to explore the spiritual and cosmic significance of timekeeping in Kemet.
- Historians and Cultural Scholars: Learners who want to understand how the Kemetic calendar influenced governance and religious practices.
- Agricultural Enthusiasts: Those interested in learning how the Kemet/Afrikan Royal Calendar guided farming and seasonal activities.
- Educators: Teachers and facilitators who wish to introduce their students to African timekeeping systems and calendar traditions.
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