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.
Ayurveda 101: Wisdom of Well-being
AIH1101 - (CPHS - Core course) This course delves deeply into the Wisdom of Well-being as presented in Ayurveda, offering
The Ayurvedic Guide to Women’s Wellness
AIH1004 - In today's complex world, women often overlook their well-being while managing multiple roles and responsibilities. This course provides
Sādhana Pañcakam
TAT1002 – (CEP ) Sādhana Pañcakam is a prakaraṇa text focusing on the means for liberation, mokṣa. It is attributed
Pranayama – Breath, Beauty and Balance
YOG2202 – (CEP) Pranayama, a fundamental practice in yoga, focuses on breath control and manipulation to enhance the flow of
Ayurvedic First Aid and Home Remedies
AIH1003 - In this course, we will explore the significance of various herbs and spices used daily in the kitchen and
Ayurveda: The Art of Cleansing Fast and Detox Diet for Healthy Living
AIH1002 - Ayurveda: The Art of Cleansing Fast and Detox Diet for Healthy Living, explores the pivotal role of fasting
Chakra Immersion Retreat
YOG2200 – (CEP – Elective) The Chakra Immersion Retreat is an enlightening 4-day voyage into the heart of energy healing,
Ayurveda Wellness Retreat & Practicum
AIH2200 – (CEP – Elective Course) The Ayurveda Wellness Retreat and Practicum is a transformative 4-day journey designed to harmonize
Discover Dharma – A Study Tour in India
HSF5011 – (CPHS – Elective Course) Discover Dharma – A Study Tour in India is a unique course that brings
Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram – Part 2
TAT1304 - (CEP – Elective Course) Lalitha Sahasranama stotram is considered to be a sacred Hindu text from the Brahmanda
Holistic Yoga – Philosophy and Practice
YOG1000 – (CPHS – Required Course) Holistic Yoga - Philosophy and Practice course provides an introduction to holistic yoga, that
Ahimsa and the Art of Nonviolent Communication
YOG2101 – (CEP – Elective Course) The Art of Nonviolent Communication and Ahimsa course is designed to introduce participants to
Introduction to the Dasashantimantras
TAT1001 – (CPHS – Elective) This course provides an immersive introduction to the Mantra and Chanting traditions of Sanatana Dharma,
Growing up with the Gita
HSF1010 – (CEP – Elective Course) ‘Growing up with the Gita’ is an introductory course designed specifically for teenagers, youth
BODHAK – The Gita Vidya Teacher Training
HSF1304 – (CPHS – Elective Course) “BODHAK – The Gita Vidya Teacher Training” is the first of a four-part series
Satsang in Samskrtam – Kanakadhaaraastotram
SAN3104 – (CEP – Required Course) In this Course students will learn select shlokas from Adi Shankara’s Kanakadhaaraastotram. The entire
Satsang in Samskrtam – NirvaaNaShaTkam
SAN3103 – (CEP – Required Course) In this Course students will learn the full set of 6 shlokas from Adi
Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram Part 1
TAT1303 - (CEP – Elective Course) Lalitha Sahasranamam is considered to be a sacred Hindu text from the Brahmanda Purana.
Satsang in Samskrtam – Bhaja Govindam
SAN3102 – (CEP – Required Course) In this Course Students will learn to think about the Bhaja Govindam from within
Satsang in Samskritam – Soundaryalaharii
SAN3101 – (CEP – Elective Course)Among the stotra literature Soundaryalaharī, attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, occupies a special place. It is
Masterclass in Yoga Concepts
YOG4000 – (CEP) Most people think of yoga as something done on a yoga mat in a yoga studio, and
Discover the contemporary Relevance of Hindu Dharma
HSF1007 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course, targets an age group of 18-35 and will explore the question –
Lessons from Valmiki Ramayana
HSF1005 – (CPHS – Required Course) This course will enable students to get a well-versed understanding of the story, lessons,
Reconstructing Hindu History – The Commissions
HAM4201 – (CPHS – Core Course) This course is the first of a two-quarter course sequence that examines the scientific
Graduate Academic Writing Seminar Intensive
HSF5100 – (CEP – Required Course)This seminar writing is aimed at graduate students (currently enrolled in M.A./Ph.D. programs in Hindu
Teaching Yoga for Children
YOG3004 – (CEP – Required Course) This course enables students to integrate yoga in their teaching career, for guiding children,
Distortions in Indian Historiography
HAM4301 – (CPHS – Elective Course) This course traces the distortions in the historiography of medieval and modern India, discernible
Decolonizing the Hindu Condition
PHS6302 – (MA/DHS – Elective Course) This course will analyze in detail the psychological and sociological consequences of the British
Holistic Yoga – 2: Deepen Your Yoga Practice
YOG2000 – (CEP/HYTT – Elective Course) This course provides in-depth experience of holistic yoga, that integrates asana, pranayama, and meditation
Managing Diabetes through Holistic Yoga
YOG1001 – (CEP – Elective Course) This course provides online classroom training under the guidance of senior yoga therapists so
Managing Back Pain through Holistic Yoga
YOG1006 – (CEP – Elective Course) This course provides online classroom training under the guidance of senior yoga therapists so
Indian and Western Music Traditions – A Comparative Study
TAT3103 - (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course is the first of a three-part course sequence in the Hindu Musical Traditions
Antaranga Mandapam
YOG3101 – (CEP – Elective Course) How is this Coronavirus pandemic going to end? Will we return to our 'old
Advaita Vedanta: A Method
HSF6004 - This course will explore and demonstrate the use of the methods (prakriyas) used in the Upanisads to unfold
Comparative Religion: Death and Meaning
HSF6003 – (MA/DHS – Required Course) The central problem of human life is twofold: morality and mortality. Given the certainty
Experience Incredible India
HSF5001 – (MA/DHS – Elective Course) This course offers a unique study abroad opportunity, that includes an authentic, enriching and
The Humanities and the University – II
Inspired by neo-humanism, the research university was to facilitate self-cultivation, aesthetic appreciation (especially through knowledge of classical antiquity), and a
The Vision of the Bhagavad-Gītā
HSF5002 - Distilled from the Upaniṣad, the Śrīmad Bhagavad-Gītā is a fundamental text of Hindu Dharma which has given rise
The Foundation of Vedānta
HSF5004 - Vedānta also known as the Upaniṣad, found at the end of all four Vedas, reveal the goal and
Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa
TAT7301 - Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa is a classic story of human self-development focused on the relationship between the macrocosm (the kingdom)
Ancient Greek Philosophy
HSF6002 – (MA/DHS – Required Course) What is the meaning of existence? What is the nature of truth? These were
The Humanities and the University – I
Inspired by neo-humanism, the research university was to facilitate self-cultivation, aesthetic appreciation (especially through a knowledge of classical antiquity), and
Historical Methods and Sources
As a mode of knowing, history has acquired unparalleled prestige. We now think that to know when, where and under
The Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment or, simply, the Enlightenment extended from the late seventeenth to the eighteenth century. This epoch had
