This course provides an in-depth appreciation of the science and practice of Āyurveda, through a study of one of the core texts pertaining to the portions suggesting regimen for individuals corresponding to the different seasons. This primary text in Sanskrit will be discussed, along with some of the major commentaries on the source text.
In this course students will be able to:
Understand the sensibility in the system of Āyurveda that customizes its prescriptions based on factors that impact the health and wellbeing of people.
Assimilate the role and relevance of Āyurveda as a manual of holistic wellbeing.
Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies
Required / Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of the Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Ayurveda)
This course introduces the portion of the Yogasūtras that defines and discusses the systematic means – sādhanā – of attaining the most exalted spiritual state and substantiates the process with reasons where necessary.
In this course students will be able to:
Comprehend the means of attaining an exalted state of spirituality along with the systematic technical definitions of such means
Logically understand the process presented in the Yogasūtras
Area ofStudy: Sanskrit Studies
Required / Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of the Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Yoga)
This course provides a survey of the science and practice of Ayurveda, through an overview of the key texts and contributions in the discipline. The concept of wellbeing, and not merely medication, that is central to Āyurveda is elucidated in the course.
In this course students will be able to:
Understand the major contributors and their writings and commentaries that built up the applied science and knowledge system of Āyurveda.
Assimilate the role and relevance of Āyurveda as a science of wellbeing.
Recognize the different schools of Āyurveda based on their theories.
Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies
Required / Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 Credit-Hours of Course work in the MA in Sanskrit / Masters’ Certificate in Sanskrit
This course provides a survey of the science and practice of Jyotiṣa, through an overview of the key texts and contributions in the discipline. A primer text in Sanskrit which discusses the categories of this science and how they are interpreted to provide insights related to their influences at different levels is studied in this course.
In this course students will be able to:
Understand the scientific/ mathematic relevance of astronomy as essential for the study of astrology.
Understand the major contributors and their contributions to scientific thought in the Indic knowledge system.
Observe how the basic astrological elements have been derived and interpreted in the Jyotiṣa-śāstra.
Area ofStudy: Sanskrit Studies
Required / Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 Credit-Hours of Course work in the MA in Sanskrit6 limbs / Masters’ Certificate in Sanskrit
This course provides a survey of the basic philosophical tenets of the different schools of Vedānta and introduces their primary sources. This course also provides the opportunity to study comparatively the respective commentaries of a principal Upaniṣad to aid the student in understanding the philosophical standpoints of these different schools.
In this course students will be able to:
Understand the role of Vedānta in governing the Indic way of life.
Understand the convergences and divergences of views among the different schools of Vedānta.
Observe the multiplicity of interpretations of Vedic literature and the rationale behind such interpretations forming the basis of tenets propounded by the different schools of Vedānta.
Area of Study: Sanskrit Studies
Required / Elective: Required
Prerequisites:
1) The medium of Instruction is Sanskrit
2)Only currently enrolled Sanskrit master’s certificate students can register for these courses. (MIT-SVS)
3) Admission into Master Program in Sanskrit through MIT-SVS
This course introduces the categories of Yoga with their respective definitions, based on the Yogasūtras of Patañjali along with its prominent commentaries.
In this course students will be able to:
Assimilate the role and relevance of the system of Yoga through a comprehensive understanding of the mental and cognitive categories in the Yoga system
Comprehend the definitions of the categories according to the Yoga system with elucidations from various commentaries.
Area ofStudy: Sanskrit Studies
Required / Elective: Elective
Prerequisites: Completion of 12 Credit-Hours of Course work in the MA in Sanskrit / Masters’ Certificate in Sanskrit
Beginner Level Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (CPSP) is a foundation course for students of all ages, from 9th Grade onward. It is taught by dedicated HUA Faculty members, via a user-friendly Online Platform, featuring a learning model that uses live virtual classrooms. It is a detailed 44 weeks (4 Quarters) of study that prepares beginner level students, i.e. those without any prior knowledge of Sanskrit, to achieve a level of proficiency with the Sanskrit language that will enable them to start the higher-level courses with ease. The Beginner Level CPSP is aimed at high school students with a passion to learn a new language, those who are keen to engage with the texts and literature of Hinduism and its numerous derivative knowledge systems. No prior knowledge of the Sanskrit script is assumed. The medium of instruction will be English, for a global audience.
Learning Objective:
This course is structured to allow a beginner level student to start listening, writing, and reading the Sanskrit Script DevanAgari ) through a streamlined set of exercises. In this program, the students will gain proficiency
Understanding the origin of various sounds in Sanskrit.
Pronouncing and writing the Sanskrit alphabets that are single letters, both vowels, and consonants.
Pronouncing and writing the Sanskrit combination letters and using them in forming words.
Reciting simple Sanskrit verses with the correct pronunciation.
Reading and writing simple prose passages in DevanAgari and build basic vocabulary.
Completing simple exercises and gaining the right skills required for further studies in Sanskrit.
Learning basic Sanskrit grammar, including vibhatis , tenses, indeclinables, prefixes, etc.
Course Structure:
The CPSP Beginner Level Certificate Program is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 year) sequence, 1.5 Credit hours each. This will add up to 60 hours of instruction and 120 hours of self-study in total.
Structured innovatively using the curriculum and textbooks designed by Samskrita Bharati USA (SBusa.org), the Program will be based upon material contained in the SBusa published books, “ Ayanam ” series of 7 books, augmented with other appropriate course content.
At the end of the 4 the quarter, students will have the option to take a Sanskrit Proficiency Test to enter the CPSP (Higher Level) courses, from SAN1001 to SAN2004.
Depending on the area of study, the Certificate Program in Hindu Studies prepares a student to become a teacher, a public intellectual, a spokesperson, a writer, and an expert ambassador in the ‘public square’. Anyone including, already employed professionals or prospective degree students may apply to the Certificate Program in Hindu Studies. This Certificate Program is open to all, and there are no prerequisites enforced, other than the consent of the Program Director.
The Certificate Program in Hindu Studies may be earned by taking 6 courses in an area of study, for a total of 18 Quarter Credit hours.
The Certificate Program in Hindu studies is targeted towards people who wish to develop deeper expertise in a specific area of Hindu thought, without pursuing a degree.
Students have significant flexibility in the pace at which they complete their course credits i.e., some may take one course per quarter over six quarters, while others may be able to complete the certificate in two quarters
Some certificate course credits may be transferable towards a Diploma or Degree program at a later stage
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HUA’s Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency is a foundation for students of all ages, post-High School (Grade 12 or GED). It is taught by HUA Faculty, via user-friendly Online Platform, featuring a hybrid learning model combining live virtual classrooms as well as pre-recorded video content.
It is a detailed 2-year program of study that prepares beginning students, i.e. those without prior knowledge of Sanskrit, to achieve a level of proficiency with the Sanskrit language (Samskritam) that will enable them to – access Sanskrit Texts directly (without translation or mediation), converse in Sanskrit i.e. speak fluently and comprehend it (just like other languages they know).
The Program is aimed at beginning students with a passion to learn a new language, those who are keen to engage with the texts and literature of Hinduism and its numerous derivative knowledge systems. No prior knowledge of Sanskrit is assumed, therefore while the initial medium would be English, it is expected that as students advance in their proficiency, the language of instruction shifts gradually to Sanskrit.
What are the Learning Objectives?
The Program is both intensive and fulfilling, enabling systematic and incremental study of the Sanskrit language along six dimensions. In this Program, the students will gain proficiency in:
Reading Sanskrit text fluently,
pronouncing the “alpa-prANa” and “mahA-prANa” syllables correctly – paThanam
/uccAraNam
Writing stories, letters, essays, and
conversations in Sanskrit – lekhanam
Experiencing Sanskrit audio/video
along with live conversations, and comprehending them substantially – shravaNam
Speaking grammatically correct
Sanskrit, comprehendible by others fluent in the language, and which they can
respond to – sambhAShaNam
Understanding the structure, patterns, and design of the language – vyAkaraNam, and
Independent working knowledge of both spoken and written Sanskrit – avagamanam.
What is the Program Structure?
The
Program is structured in the form of an 8-Quarter (2 years) sequence, 3-Credit
hours each. This will add up to 240
hours of instruction and 480 hours of self-study in total.
Students will have the option of taking a “Sanskrit Proficiency Test” at any time after the half-way point, i.e. after the first year of study, which lets them advance to Master’s Level Certificate Programs, or Master’s Degree in Sanskrit, or Full completion of the Proficiency Certificate course.
Structured
innovatively using curriculum and textbooks designed by Samskrita Bharati USA
(SBusa.org), the Program will be based upon material contained in the
SBusa-published books “Mukulam”, “Kusumam”, and “Saurabham”, augmented with
other appropriate course content.
Number of Credits: 3 per quarter, 8 quarters, i.e., 24 Credit Hours in total.
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(SAN-2001) Gain proficiency in the different lakAras, the Vocative case, adjectives, gerunds, prepositions, wise sayings, rearranging the words in verse ... Read More
(SAN-2002) Gain proficiency in the 4 types of conjugates (sandhis), anvaya-krama, Atmanepada, passive voice, bhAve-prayoga, and “kta” usage, through simple ... Read More
(SANS-2003) Gain proficiency in the vidhiling lakAra, certain usages, 4 more types of sandhis, anvaya-krama, and 2 laukeeka-nyAyas (maxims / ... Read More
(SAN-2004) Gain proficiency in the prefixes / upasargas, 4 more types of sandhis, anvaya-krama, and one more laukeeka-nyAya (maxims / ... Read More
As part of Hindu University of America’s commitment to ongoing community education, most courses available at the university including Graduate Division courses are open for registration from members of the community as continuing education students. Anyone including already employed professionals and prospective degree students may apply to any single course as a special student if they can demonstrate that they have the prerequisite preparation. They may discuss their preparedness to take any course with the course faculty or instructor.
The continuing education stream of courses is targeted towards people who wish to learn ongoingly, without pursuing a specific degree or certificate.
There are no prerequisites enforced, other than those required by the faculty, and anyone may register. We invite prospective students to try out a course or two and come back for more
Courses taken as part of community education can be bundled together to earn certificates at a later stage.
Inspired by neo-humanism, the research university was to facilitate self-cultivation, aesthetic appreciation (especially through knowledge of classical antiquity), and a
Aimed at intermediate and advanced students, this course provides a comprehensive overview of Mahābhārata scholarship, including textual and historical issues
Inspired by neo-humanism, the research university was to facilitate self-cultivation, aesthetic appreciation (especially through a knowledge of classical antiquity), and
This course is structured in the form of one Quarter (10 weeks, 1.5 hours per week). Students will take a “Sanskrit Script Proficiency Test” at the end of the course during the 11th week. Structured innovatively using the curriculum and textbooks designed by Samskrita Bharati USA (SBusa.org), the course will be based upon material contained in the SB – USA – published books, “AYANAM”, “SAARINEE”, and “PRAPADYAA”, augmented with other appropriate course content.
This course is structured to allow a beginner level student to start listening, writing, and reading the DevanAgari Script ) through a streamlined set of exercises.
Learning Objectives: In this course, students will be able to:
Understand the origin of various sounds in Sanskrit.
Pronouncing and writing the Sanskrit alphabets that are single letters, both vowels, and consonants.
Pronouncing and writing the Sanskrit combination letters and using them in forming words.
Reciting simple Sanskrit verses with the correct pronunciation.
Reading and writing simple prose passages in DevanAgari and build basic vocabulary.
Completing simple exercises and gaining the right skills required for further studies in Sanskrit.
The course fee includes the cost of tuition, 3 textbooks and shipping & handling cost of the textbooks.
This course is structured in the form of one Quarter (10 weeks, 1.5 hours per week). Students will take a “Sanskrit Script Proficiency Test” at the end of the course during the 11th week. Structured innovatively using the curriculum and textbooks designed by Samskrita Bharati USA (SBusa.org), the course will be based upon material contained in the SB – USA – published books, “AYANAM”, “SAARINEE”, and “PRAPADYAA”, augmented with other appropriate course content.
This course is structured to allow a beginner level student to start listening, writing, and reading the DevanAgari Script ) through a streamlined set of exercises.
The Graduate Diploma in Sanskrit Studies (also called a Master’s Certificate) features immersive study of the Sanskrit language in Sanskrit medium, starting from basic familiarity, moving towards proficiency and takes the students deep into the world of mastery of Sanskrit. It enables the student in transitioning from being a Sanskrit enthusiast to a genuine scholar who can access and engage rigorously with the varied knowledge-systems rooted in Hindu thought, including the literary, spiritual and scientific literature embedded in the Sanskrit language.
Underscoring the importance of Sanskrit for the study of the source texts of the Vedas, Vedānta, Yoga, Āyurveda, and Śāstras in general, these Graduate Diploma Certificates focus on practice-oriented study, providing direct, unmediated access to these source-texts without having to rely on translations. It prepares the students to explore ancient and classical texts such as the Vedas, Upaniṣads, Rāmāyaṇa, Mahābhārata, Purāṇas and the Prasthāna Traya with a commitment and concern for the wellbeing and future of humanity.
Each Graduate Diplomas is earned by taking 12 courses i.e. approximately 36 quarter credit-hours in the Sanskrit area of studies including a combination of mandatory and optional elective courses. Thes graduate diplomas target a level of academic accomplishment in between a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degrees.
Eligible candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree and must demonstrate adequate proficiency in Sanskrit bypassing the Sanskrit Language Proficiency Test.
Some course credits taken as part of continuing education or previously earned certificates may be transferred into a diploma program
Some Diploma course credits may be transferable towards a Graduate Degree program such as a Master’s or a Doctoral Program.
At the completion of Diploma Certificate I, students will have the option to finish their studies or proceed to take on Diploma Certificate II
In the Hindu knowledge traditions, the science of interpreting various Vedic injunctions and aphorisms, and methods of reconciling apparently conflicting
