Chief Solagbade Popoola is a leading Nigerian Ifa priest (often known in the Americas as a Babalawo). He has over thirty years of knowledge and practice as a diviner and spiritual counselor, an interpreter of Odu stanzas, and a teacher of Ifa medicine, philosophy, and ethics. In addition to his ordination as an Ifa priest, Chief Popoola holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in sociology and anthropology from the University of Ile Ife, in Ile Ife, Nigeria, as well as a diploma in modern management from Ahmadu Bello University, in Zaria, Nigeria. Chief Popoola has been a founder or co-founder of a number of organizations, including Ifaworks and the International Council for Ifa Religion. He currently leads a network of Ifa temples in Nigeria, the United States, Mexico, Venezuela, Trinidad, and England. He is the author of numerous books and articles on various aspects of the Ifa tradition, including, most recently, Omoluabi: The Description of a Complete Being.
EVENT INFO
Scripture and Healing: Perspectives from the Yoruba and Christian Traditions
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (lunch available afterwards)
Location: The Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10015
All are welcome to join this exciting conversation! The sacred texts of our diverse faith traditions are much more than simply books on the shelf. In many traditions, clergy and counselors draw on their scriptures to promote holistic healing for individuals and communities. Please join us to explore the transformational power of scripture, in a rich dialogue between Yoruba and Christian scholars and faith leaders. The speakers will be: Dr. Insook Lee and Chief Solagbade Popoola. The program will include time for questions and conversation. It will be introduced by Baba Antonio Mondesire, Awo Ifa, and moderated by Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, Director of Education Programs at the Interfaith Center of New York. Admission is free, but a small donation is suggested. For information contact hgoldschmidt@interfaithcenter.org.
