Description
The Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program(BGCP)
Program Code:
BGCP
Course Codes:
HSF2301 - HSF2304
Credit Hours:
6 Quarter-Credit-Hours
Duration:
1 Year
Program Description
The phase 1 of Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program (BGCP) is a transformative, year-long exploration of Gītā’s philosophical and psychological wisdom. Structured across four quarters, it offers practical life lessons that help adults integrate the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā into both their personal growth and professional journey.
Through a structured, chapter-by-chapter study of the Gītā’s 18 chapters, this phase explores its profound philosophical concepts (e.g., Dharma, Karma, Ātma-Jñāna, Svadharma) and psychological insights (e.g., emotional navigation, developing resilience) to address contemporary challenges such as stress, identity crisis, decision-making, and relationships.
This program is ideal for seekers with an interest in Hindu philosophy, psychology, or counseling, requiring no prior expertise but a willingness to engage deeply. Weekly live classes include lectures, group discussions, and experiential activities, culminating in a capstone project that bridges ancient wisdom with real-world solutions.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
By the end of the one year program, participants will be able to:
- Identify and break free from reactive patterns.
- Respond thoughtfully to life’s challenges.
- Develop mental resilience.
- Find meaning, purpose, and direction in life.
- Engage with the world joyfully.
Program Overview
How long will this program take?
The phase 1 of this Program of Study consists of 4 quarters, of 1.5-Credit hours per quarter, adds up to 6 hours of instruction and 12 hours of self-study. The student will have to earn 6 credits to complete this program.
Who is this Program for?
This program is ideal for those with an interest in Indian philosophy, psychology, or counseling, requiring no prior expertise but a willingness to engage deeply
Structure of the Program
The first phase of this certificate program consists of a total of 6 credit hours of coursework. This program will be delivered in four parts over four quarters. Each quarter consists of an 11-week course; 90 minute sessions per week.
The other phases are under development and will be updated soon.
Program Context
The Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program is a four-quarter immersive journey that brings the Gītā’s timeless philosophical vision into direct conversation with the psychological and existential challenges of contemporary life. Designed for learners from all walks of life, the program combines rigorous textual study with reflective and practical inquiry, guiding students through the Gītā’s teachings on ātmajñāna, karma, bhakti, and mokṣa. Each quarter integrates philosophical insights with modern and vedic psychological perspectives.
With no prior background in Sanskrit or philosophy required, the program invites thoughtful engagement with enduring questions of identity, meaning, and freedom, enabling participants to translate ancient wisdom into a lived framework for clarity, steadfastness, and authentic living in today’s complex world.
Students will learn to apply Bhagavad Gītā wisdom to contemporary challenges. By the end of the one year program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the philosophical, psychological, cultural, and textual context of the Bhagavad Gītā.
- Analyze key slokas (verses) to interpret the Gītā’s teachings through philosophical (e.g., Sankhya, Vedanta) and psychological (e.g., attachment theory) lenses.
- Apply Gītā principles to personal and professional challenges, such as stress management, ethical decision-making, and interpersonal relationships.
- Evaluate the relevance of the Gītā’s teachings in addressing contemporary societal issues, comparing them with modern psychological frameworks.
- Create practical strategies and frameworks inspired by the Gītā for personal growth, counseling, or community initiatives, demonstrated through a capstone project.
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The Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program(BGCP)
The tuition fee per credit hour for the Certificate Program courses is $200. The total cost of the Certificate program with 6 credit hours is $1,200. However, students have the option of signing up for annual payment plans that will reduce the cost.
The following payment plans are available:
Pay in Full: $1000, one-time payment. Saving $200.
Pay-as-you-go: $300 per Quarter, total of $1,200. Full Price.
There is also a one-time administration fee of $100 to be paid initially at the time of enrollment in the program.
From: $300.00 every 3 months for 12 months and a $100.00 sign-up fee
Before you choose a payment plan, and get enrolled in the The Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program, please make sure that you have completed the following steps.
- Applied for the Program.
- Reviewed the enrollment agreement form.
- Determined your payment plan.
After all of the above steps have been completed, please choose a payment plan below and pay your fees.
Select a payment plan below:
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Tuition and Payment
The tuition fee per credit hour for the Certificate Program courses is $200. The total cost of the Certificate program with 6 credit hours is $1,200 plus a one time non-refundable administration fee. However, students have the option of signing up for payment plans that will reduce the cost.
The following payment plans are available:
Pay in Full: $1,000 one-time payment. Saving $200.
2-Installment Payment Plan: $550 per installment, total of $1,100. Saving $100.
Pay-as-you-go: $300 per Quarter, total of $1200. Full Price.
There is also a one-time administration fee of $100 to be paid initially at the time of enrollment in the program.
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FBL Examples
Example # 1:
Priya (a hypothetical student) is interested in learning more about her family’s ancestral lineage and in enhancing her knowledge and practice of yoga in India. She lives in the United States and is the mother of a young child, so she will not be able to stay at a Yoga Gurukulam for an extended period of time. Priya has located a particular site for her FBL, which meets the criteria. They understand her responsibilities and have told her that a one or two-week stay at the Gurukulam is sufficient; she is able to manage this. She will participate in online courses with the Gurukulam, before and after her stay and is already thinking about how she can make connections with her HUA coursework in Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and other Yoga related courses.
Example # 2:
Kevin (a hypothetical student) is a musician who has been drawn to the spiritual foundations of Bhakti music. He lives in the USA, and is part of a Performing Arts Orchestra, who has been dabbling with his own musical creations based on the Vedic teachings. He is able to visit India for an extended period of time, and designs a 3-month immersion experience for his FBL with a Partner institution in India, which specializes in Classical Indian Music. He is also simultaneously learning Sanskrit through HUA and will be working on developing a deeper appreciation of the lyrics and their meanings from within a Hindu spiritual context. He will be making connections between his HUA coursework on Sanskrit as well as in Hindu Philosophy with the compositions of the Bhakti saints of various genres through his FBL.
Example #3:
Darshana (a hypothetical student) is interested in understanding the Ashram experience more fully. She is able to spend a substantial amount of time at an Ashram in the United States. She combines that experience with a quick 3-week Ashram tour of India to Rishikesh, Coimbatore and Belur, where she is able to develop an immersive understanding of the Ashram experience across multiple Hindu traditions. Her FBL is managed through the relationship with the Ashram in the USA and is able to also incorporate the 3-week travel to India to visit and experience several Ashrams. Through these varied Ashram experiences, she is able to incorporate new practices in her own life, after experimenting briefly with multiple practices being offered at these various sites.
