As part of Hindu University of America’s commitment to ongoing community education program, 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.
Community Education Program
- 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 program can be bundled together to earn certificates at a later stage.
Introducing the sounds and script of Sanskrit – I
LAN0101 – Devanagari – Mastering the Sounds and Script of Sanskrit is a two-part course that offers a comprehensive introduction
Wisdom at the Lake: Unraveling Yaksha-Prashna
SAN2001 – The Yakṣa-yudhiṣṭhira-saṁvāda from the Mahābhārata’s Vana Parva is a profound philosophical dialogue where Yudhiṣṭhira engages with a Yakṣa,
Exploring Chandas
SAN2002 – This course offers an in-depth study of Sanskrit prosody (छन्दः), focusing on both Vedic and laukika meters. Students
Interfaith Marriages: Challenges and Reconciliation
CPS2100 – This course focuses on interfaith marriages between individuals from Dharmic (Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh) and Abrahamic (Jewish,
Pranayama – Breath, Beauty and Balance
YOG2202 – Pranayama, a fundamental practice in yoga, focuses on breath control and manipulation to enhance the flow of prana
Chakra Immersion Retreat
YOG2200 – The Chakra Immersion Retreat is an enlightening 4-day voyage into the heart of energy healing, set against the
Discover Dharma – A Study Tour in India
HSF5011 – Discover Dharma – A Study Tour in India is a unique course that brings together an exploratory journey
Chakra Healing
YOG2201 – This Chakra Healing Course that explores the significance of Yoga Chakras and its relationship to our body, its
IsA-vAsya Upanishad – The Three Vedantic Perspectives
TAT4003 – An overview of three commentaries on the IsA-vAsya Upanishad is the main topic of this course. IsA-vAsya Upanishad
Women in Hinduism
HSF4100 – This course, “Role of Women in Hinduism” will introduce students to women’s roles and positions within Hinduism. In
The Three Vedantic Perspectives on the Bhagavad Gita
TAT4002 – Hindu Thought provides for the simultaneous co-existence of varied perspectives on the nature of ultimate Reality. When developed
Advaita, Visistadvaita, Dvaita – The three flavors of Vedanta Sastra
TAT4001 – Hindu Thought provides for the simultaneous co-existence of varied perspectives on the nature of ultimate Reality. When developed
Holistic Yoga – Philosophy and Practice
YOG1000 – Holistic Yoga - Philosophy and Practice course provides an introduction to holistic yoga, that integrates yoga philosophy from
Singing Bhakti Music: From Saints to Synthesizers
TAT2200 – This course will provide students a practical introduction to the musical tapestry of Bharat through instruction of songs
The History of Shastriya Sangeet
TAT3102 – Hindu Musical Traditions (Shastriya Sangeet traditions) are ancient and diverse. This course takes students on a guided tour
Ragas in Shastriya Sangeet and Modern Music
TAT3101 – This course is the first in a 2-Course sequence in the Hindu Musical Traditions – Shastriya Sangeet. Hindu
Bhaja Govindam – A Topical Approach
TAT1302 – In this course, students will learn Bhaja Govindam with its verses re-organized around some key topics.
Sri Ramcharitmanas: Continuity in Change
TAT1201 – This course explores the Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem composed in the sixteenth century in Ayodhya, North India, some
Ahimsa and the Art of Nonviolent Communication
YOG2101 – The Art of Nonviolent Communication and Ahimsa course is designed to introduce participants to the Gandhian approach to
Disease through the Lens of Ayurveda
TAT1102 – Ayurveda is a holistic and complete consciousness-based wellness paradigm that has its origins sourced straight from the timeless
Ayurveda – The Wisdom of Wellbeing
TAT1101 – This foundational course is designed to make the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda accessible to everyone in simple and
Understanding the Vedas
TAT3205 – The Vedas are known as the oldest books of wisdom of the world. They are the source texts
The Renaissance of Sanatana Dharma In the Light of Sri Aurobindo – Part 3
HSF3103 – More than any one single figure, Sri Aurobindo prophesied that the renaissance of Sanatana Dharma was necessary for
The Renaissance of Sanatana Dharma In the Light of Sri Aurobindo – Part 2
HSF3102 – More than any one single figure, Sri Aurobindo prophesied that the renaissance of Sanatana Dharma was necessary for
The Renaissance of Sanatana Dharma In the Light of Sri Aurobindo – Part 1
HSF3101 – More than any one single figure, Sri Aurobindo prophesied that the renaissance of Sanatana Dharma was necessary for
Growing up with the Gita
HSF1010 – ‘Growing up with the Gita’ is an introductory course designed specifically for teenagers, youth and the young at
BODHAK – The Gita Vidya Teacher Training
HSF1304 – “BODHAK – The Gita Vidya Teacher Training” is the first of a four-part series of courses, collectively titled
YOGA – The principles of pure soul in Bhagavad-Gita
HSF1303 – “YOGA – The principles of pure soul in Bhagavad Gita” is the last part of a three-part sequence
GNANA – The principles of sound mind in Bhagavad-Gita
HSF1302 – GNANA – The principles of sound mind in Bhagavad-Gita is the second part of a three-part sequence of
Satsang in Samskrtam – Kanakadhaaraastotram
SAN3104 – In this Course students will learn select shlokas from Adi Shankara’s Kanakadhaaraastotram. The entire course will be taught
Satsang in Samskrtam – NirvaaNaShaTkam
SAN3103 – In this Course students will learn the full set of 6 shlokas from Adi Shankara’s NirvaaNaShaTkam text. The
Satsang in Samskrtam – Bhaja Govindam
SAN3102 – In this Course Students will learn to think about the Bhaja Govindam from within the Sanskrit language, along
Satsang in Samskritam – Soundaryalaharii
SAN3101 – Among the stotra literature Soundaryalaharī, attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, occupies a special place. It is in the form
Masterclass in Yoga Concepts
YOG4000 – Most people think of yoga as something done on a yoga mat in a yoga studio, and mostly
Discover the contemporary Relevance of Hindu Dharma
HSF1007 – This course, targets an age group of 18-35 and will explore the question – Is Hindu Dharma relevant
Lessons from the Valmiki Ramayana For teens and Parents
HSF1006 – This course will help the teenagers and parents get a well-versed understanding of the story, lessons, and teachings
Lessons from Valmiki Ramayana
HSF1005 – This course will enable students to get a well-versed understanding of the story, lessons, and teachings of one
Sustainability is Sanatana Dharma
CPS2003 – This course explores how the modern quest for sustainability relates to the eternal search for morality and universal
The Yoga of Global Transformation
CPS2002 – This course explores how humanity can meet the ever-pressing challenge of global sustainability, that we all confront collectively.
The Dharma of Global Sustainability
CPS2001 – This course explores the impact of ancient Vedic Wisdom on the modern questions of environmental sustainability and global
Sri Aurobindo and Sanatana Dharma
HSF3104 – More than any one single figure, Sri Aurobindo prophesied that the renaissance of Sanatana Dharma was necessary for
Introducing DevanAgarii
LAN0100 – This course is targeted at all students who are beginners of Sanskrit, Hindi, or one of the other
Graduate Academic Writing Seminar Intensive
HSF5100 – This seminar writing is aimed at graduate students (currently enrolled in M.A./Ph.D. programs in Hindu Studies) wishing to
Understanding Hinduphobia
HSF2201 - Understanding Hinduphobia course serves as a starting point for those who are interested in learning how to identify
Ramayana for Excellence in Management and Leadership
HSF3301– This course aims to introduce Srimad Ramayana as an important literature in teaching and learning excellence in management and
Upanishadic Dialogues – I: The Chandogya Upanishad
HSF3001 – This course will explore the metaphysics of Hindu Philosophy through a detailed analysis of the dialogue between Sage
DEHA – The principles of sound body in Bhagavad Gita
HSF1301 - “DEHA principles of sound body in Bhagavad Gita” is the first part of a three-part sequence of courses titled
Teaching Yoga for Children
YOG3004 – This course enables students to integrate yoga in their teaching career, for guiding children, and for developing spiritual
Distortions in Indian Historiography
HAM4301 – This course traces the distortions in the historiography of medieval and modern India, discernible since the Independence of
Holistic Yoga – 2: Deepen Your Yoga Practice
YOG2000 – This course provides in-depth experience of holistic yoga, that integrates asana, pranayama, and meditation techniques for a sustained
