Jaina Studies

Chennai, IN, Chennai, India

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

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Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

1. To trace the historical development of Jainism from the period of Indus Valley Civilization to the modern times and to discover the values it stands for in the modern context.

2. Distinguish the basic philosophies and practices among the various schools of Indian thought as a prelude to Jaina Studies.

3. Appreciate the essentials of various schools of Indian Philosophy. Adopt the various theories of knowledge and terminologies of Jainology.

4. Describe the ontological theories of Jainology.

5. Practice the Jain rituals and festivals in accordance with the liturgical prescriptions.

6. Explain the contents of various Jain scriptures, canons and commentaries thereon and disseminate the knowledge for the larger good of mankind.

7. Understand Jain imagery, images and aesthetics of the Jain temples.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

1. To trace the historical development of Jainism from the period of Indus Valley Civilization to the modern times and to discover the values it stands for in the modern context.

2. Distinguish the basic philosophies and practices among the various schools of Indian thought as a prelude to Jaina Studies.

3. Appreciate the essentials of various schools of Indian Philosophy. Adopt the various theories of knowledge and terminologies of Jainology.

4. Describe the ontological theories of Jainology.

5. Practice the Jain rituals and festivals in accordance with the liturgical prescriptions.

6. Explain the contents of various Jain scriptures, canons and commentaries thereon and disseminate the knowledge for the larger good of mankind.

7. Understand Jain imagery, images and aesthetics of the Jain temples.

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