DR. KULDIP DHIMAN
Dr. Kuldip Dhiman, faculty at HUA, at both Graduate and Community Education level, holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Punjab University and specializes in Sanskrit, Vedanta, and reincarnation research.
$200.00
This course is part of the following programs:
Admission to the program of study.
In this course students will be able to:
The course combines empirical case study with philosophical inquiry. Its central focus is the quality of the evidence, the methods used to investigate claims, and the conclusions those methods can support.
Foundations and philosophical context – Reincarnation and rebirth; questions of personal identity; selected Vedic, Upanishadic, and Vedāntic perspectives on jīva, karma, saṃsāra, and mokṣa.
Research traditions – Selected studies by Stevenson, Tucker, and Pasricha, and Kuldip Dhiman with attention to their investigative approaches and interpretations.
Case investigation- Children’s reported memories, witness accounts, chronology, corroborating records, and the instructor’s field investigations.
Critical evaluation- Information transfer, suggestion, coincidence, cultural influence, and other possible explanations; strengths and limitations of the available evidence.
Interpretation and reflection- The relationship between empirical findings and philosophical claims, respectful engagement with case participants, and reasoned responses to unresolved questions.
The course comprises 11 weekly classes of 90 minutes each, totaling 16.5 contact hours. Each class includes 60 minutes of lecture and guided study, followed by 30 minutes of discussion and questions.
Lectures introduce research methods, examine selected cases, and connect relevant philosophical concepts to the week’s theme. Discussion includes case comparison, critical questioning, and brief reflective exercises.
Selected textual passages support the philosophical component.
Learning resources – Detailed course notes and available reference materials will be shared in PDF format.
Interaction with case participants- The instructor will invite individuals from cases they have investigated to interact with students, subject to availability and consent. These conversations will support case discussion
and critical reflection.
Assessment- A final written assignment answering four instructor-provided questions carries 80 marks; attendance carries 20 marks. The assignment will assess conceptual understanding, case analysis, evaluation of
alternative explanations, and a reasoned conclusion.
$200.00
On the program page, there are multiple payment plan options to choose from.
