This is a detailed look at what Sikh teachings from the Guru Granth Sahibji teach about God and the Human condition.

This presentation looks at the importance of informant testimonies to enhance an understanding of Sikhism. It is an important tool for students looking at research methods within studying religion. The presentation highlights the importance of overcoming stereotypical representations of the Sikh community.

Thsi handout for students summarizes the main points about the Sikhs' attitudes towards the caste system.

This presentation is delivered to students who take the Sikhism Module. It looks at the apparent paradox in the teachings of Guru Nanak, especially, with regard to whether it is one's deeds or the Will of God that is a prerequisite to Mukti (the release from the cycle of reincarnation - samsara).

The issue of Sikh identity is one that has given rise to much debate over the years. This presentation examines some aspects and issues relating to Sikh Identity.

This presentation is delivered to second year students of Sikhism. There is an increasing number of non-Punjabis following the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Yogi Bhajan was instrumental in introducing Sikhism to his American yoga students. Initially this was delivered under the activities of the Sikh Dharma of the Western Hemisphere.

This handout accompanies a presentation looking at issues relating to Sikh identity.

There are a number of theories as to whether the religious thought of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak, may have been influenced by other traditions of the time. This presenttation explores soem of thses possible influences.

This presentation looks at a sect within Sikhism. The Namdharis are regarded as heretics by many Sikhs due to their tradition of continuing the line of human Gurus. In effect, they do not give Guru status to the Adi Granth. The presentation looks at their theories regarding the 'drama' enacted by Guru Gobind Singh in 1708 and examines their justification for declaring that the words "Guru Maniyo Granth" were not uttered.

The development of the Sikh Panth through the institutions made by the second to the ninth Sikh Gurus is explored in this presentation.

This is a brief outline of the basics of the Sikh faith

This handout highlights the main developments and Institutions in Sikhism from the second to ninth Sikh Gurus

Image of a Sic (Sikh). Taken from a collection of two hundred and fifty coloured etchings descriptive of the manners, customs, character, dress, and religious ceremonies of the Hindoos by Balthazar Solvyns. The original copy of this image can be found at the Roderic Bowen Library and Archives, University of Wales Lampeter.

This handout for students highlights the teachings of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. It also explores possible influences on the thought of Guru Nanak.

This handout for students summarizes the main practices found amongst the Sikhs.

This presentation explores the compilation and content of the Guru Granth Sahib - the eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

A study of the Ravidasi community is an important feature for students looking at the issue of caste within Sikhism. This presentation examines the teachings of the Sikh Gurus towards caste. It looks at the contradictions between religious teachings with actual praxis. A substantial proportion of the Ravidasi community claim that they have been discriminated against by higher caste Sikhs because of the stigma of untouchability associated with the traditional caste (zat) occupation of the chamars.

This handout summarizes the many variations found of the Sikh Holy Scripture - the Guru Granth Sahibji

This presentation, delivered to second year undergraduate students, takes a look at soem of the dominant practices amongst Sikhs.

This is a short video of a reading from the Adi Granth in the Ramgharia Board gurdwara in Wolverhampton.