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Earning a PhD in Yoruba Theology Through Ifá Scholarship

My research in Yoruba theology argues that lack of official supervision does not diminish the academic weight of a doctoral study. For decades, no one has introduced a new Ifá Odu. Scholars feared treading beyond the ancient ones. I traced a new Odu under Otura Meji and Ogunda Irete, and secured agreement from Oluwo-ranked Awos to validate it. This work meets and even surpasses typical PhD standards. It embodies the spirit of Ogun and was earned through rigorous research, introspection, analysis, and articulation—not as an honorary title but as a scholarly contribution to Yoruba studies.

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T
tolu

How do you address potential criticisms arising from the absence of formal academic supervision when introducing a new Ifá Odu?

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I
isa

You're right. Clear community validation by trusted elders can strengthen credibility when formal academic oversight is absent.

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peter

It's interesting that no scholar introduced a new Ifá Odu for decades; that historic caution suggests deep respect for established Odu authorities.

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noah

I'm not fully convinced that tracing a new Odu alone can carry the same scholarly weight as a traditional supervised dissertation.

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hala

You might workshop your findings at local conferences or seminars to get constructive critique and broader academic acceptance.

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