New Delhi, Introduction to Vedic Literature, Upanishad Parichaya, Dharma and Religion are among the options that Delhi University's Center for Hindu Studies plans to offer its students as minor electives.
In a bid to broaden its course curriculum and provide a wide range of options to students, the department has proposed to introduce six new elective papers for students wishing to specialize in Hindu studies and awaiting approval from the Academic Council of the university.
A meeting of the Academic Council of Delhi University is scheduled for July 12.
These additions are proposed based on the recommendations of the Board of Directors of the Center for Hindu Studies.
Apart from the UGC-approved syllabus, the Center for Hindu Studies now plans to introduce more options for students by offering papers on various aspects of Hinduism, an official said.
These will also include articles on Bhagavad Gita for humanity, Hindu thinkers and Purana Parichaya.
Students who do not wish to study Commerce, Political Science or Computer Science as minor electives along with the main subject can take advantage of these options.
"We have proposed these electives to make our curriculum more comprehensive and aligned with the needs of the students. As a relatively new establishment, our endeavor is to make our programs comprehensive," the official said.
In Introduction to Vedic Literature, students will learn about the literary works of prominent Vedic and Upanishadic commentators, from the Rigveda to the Vedangas. The elective paper on Upanishad Parichaya will present fundamental Hindutva as discussed in the Upanishads.
The Bhagavad Gita for Humanity elective will familiarize students with fundamental Indian spirituality as described in the Bhagavad Gita, and the Purana Parichaya document will cover Hindu history, culture, geography, architecture, and other knowledge systems.
"The Hindu Thinkers paper aims to acquaint students with the prominent thoughts of distinguished Hindu thinkers of ancient and modern times. In addition, the Dharma and Religion paper will introduce and develop fundamental concepts of Hindu Adhyatma and Dharma, comparing them with the traditions Western religions. read the learning objective of the proposed electives.
The Center also plans to introduce two general electives for students who are not majoring in Hindu Studies but have chosen Commerce, Political Science or Computer Science as their main subjects. These students will be offered papers on Hindu Jivana Drishti and Manovijnana to familiarize them with Hindu studies.
Additionally, the Center plans to offer six new interdisciplinary electives specifically for Political Science students.
In a bid to broaden its course curriculum and provide a wide range of options to students, the department has proposed to introduce six new elective papers for students wishing to specialize in Hindu studies and awaiting approval from the Academic Council of the university.
A meeting of the Academic Council of Delhi University is scheduled for July 12.
These additions are proposed based on the recommendations of the Board of Directors of the Center for Hindu Studies.
Apart from the UGC-approved syllabus, the Center for Hindu Studies now plans to introduce more options for students by offering papers on various aspects of Hinduism, an official said.
These will also include articles on Bhagavad Gita for humanity, Hindu thinkers and Purana Parichaya.
Students who do not wish to study Commerce, Political Science or Computer Science as minor electives along with the main subject can take advantage of these options.
"We have proposed these electives to make our curriculum more comprehensive and aligned with the needs of the students. As a relatively new establishment, our endeavor is to make our programs comprehensive," the official said.
In Introduction to Vedic Literature, students will learn about the literary works of prominent Vedic and Upanishadic commentators, from the Rigveda to the Vedangas. The elective paper on Upanishad Parichaya will present fundamental Hindutva as discussed in the Upanishads.
The Bhagavad Gita for Humanity elective will familiarize students with fundamental Indian spirituality as described in the Bhagavad Gita, and the Purana Parichaya document will cover Hindu history, culture, geography, architecture, and other knowledge systems.
"The Hindu Thinkers paper aims to acquaint students with the prominent thoughts of distinguished Hindu thinkers of ancient and modern times. In addition, the Dharma and Religion paper will introduce and develop fundamental concepts of Hindu Adhyatma and Dharma, comparing them with the traditions Western religions. read the learning objective of the proposed electives.
The Center also plans to introduce two general electives for students who are not majoring in Hindu Studies but have chosen Commerce, Political Science or Computer Science as their main subjects. These students will be offered papers on Hindu Jivana Drishti and Manovijnana to familiarize them with Hindu studies.
Additionally, the Center plans to offer six new interdisciplinary electives specifically for Political Science students.
