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Since the inception of the University system, the scope of study and research in Indic / Vedic Shaastras has suffered limitations by being categorized as a subject of the Humanities / Arts disciplines. No denying that there are aspects in Vedic Shaastras that are fit to be pursued as subjects of the Arts, but the aspects of the Vedic Shaastras that may be approached from the perspective of being “sciences” is grossly neglected in this process.
It was to serve this very purpose of scientific inquiry using Shaastric parameters that MIT SVS introduced its flagship program of MSc in Vedic Sciences, in the very year of its inception. And through the following 4 years, there have been ground breaking activities that the department has had the opportunity to work upon in the realm of Samskrit and Shaastras with some wonderful collaborations with like minded institutions.
Typically, those who approach the M.Sc / Master’s in Vedic Sciences program, are people mature in age and stature seeking active engagement with the Vedic knowledge systems, which is apt for the program. But there is a need to expand the reach of Vedic Sciences to a younger audience. This requires seasoning of the courses to suit their assimilation levels and requirements. B.Sc Vedic Sciences is being launched by MIT SVS with an approach to reach out to younger audiences, particularly those passing out of Gurukula learning modes for opening to them, avenues to mainstream learning and careers. The BSc Vedic Sciences is a full time program of 6 semesters with 6 courses per semester. Details of the same are available here ****.
However, for those learners from mainstream high school mode, who have chosen their paths of higher studies, MIT SVS offers an Undergraduate Diploma in Vedic Sciences (Part-time) program that aims at enabling learners to gain incisive understanding of sciences and an edge in their careers. The targeted learners for this mode are students who are pursuing their higher education elsewhere, but are interested in absorbing the Vedic worldview and thought process in its approach to knowledge and its application. The students who are non-residents of India may also enrol into this mode of the program.
This program is available to all students passing 10 +2 out of recognized school boards, NIOS board and traditional boards considered equivalent to 10 +2. These learners access modern subjects of education from a western perspective. This program enables them to calibrate their knowledge to enhance their understanding and application of knowledge with an objective oriented approach fortified by the Vedic worldview that this program aids them to acquire such that they appreciate the contemporary relevance and value of these knowledge systems.
The program provides the blend and balance that modern learners need to propel themselves into excellence in application of knowledge, whether modern or traditional. It approaches the subjects of learning from a scope, function and structure point of view rather than from a text based learning method, both in case of Shaastra based as well as modern subjects. The program intends to imbue the Vedic outlook and attitude in the learners that is rooted in inquiry, focus on objective and structured approach.
Through the UG Diploma in VS program, MIT SVS intends to enable the learners to assimilate the structures, scope of application and functions entrenched in western and Vedic sciences and knowledge systems in a blended mode.
After completion of UG Diploma (Vedic Sciences) candidates will be able to:
The impact of insights into the foundational Vedic worldview on the young minds, with emphasis on structures and thought models, will be a unique contribution that this program will bring. This program probes the foundation and models of knowledge systems as they are, in their own light, in regards to both Shaastric and (western) scientific worlds, so that learners may contrast, assimilate and contextually utilize both systems of knowledge in real life applications, for robust outcomes.
The courses are organized in 3 learning tracks as follows:
Introduction
Since the inception of the University system, the scope of study and research in Indic / Vedic Shaastras has suffered limitations by being categorized as a subject of the Humanities / Arts disciplines. No denying that there are aspects in Vedic Shaastras that are fit to be pursued as subjects of the Arts, but the aspects of the Vedic Shaastras that may be approached from the perspective of being “sciences” is grossly neglected in this process.
It was to serve this very purpose of scientific inquiry using Shaastric parameters that MIT SVS introduced its flagship program of MSc in Vedic Sciences, in the very year of its inception. And through the following 4 years, there have been ground breaking activities that the department has had the opportunity to work upon in the realm of Samskrit and Shaastras with some wonderful collaborations with like minded institutions.
Typically, those who approach the M.Sc / Master’s in Vedic Sciences program, are people mature in age and stature seeking active engagement with the Vedic knowledge systems, which is apt for the program. But there is a need to expand the reach of Vedic Sciences to a younger audience. This requires seasoning of the courses to suit their assimilation levels and requirements. B.Sc Vedic Sciences is being launched by MIT SVS with an approach to reach out to younger audiences, particularly those passing out of Gurukula learning modes for opening to them, avenues to mainstream learning and careers. The BSc Vedic Sciences is a full time program of 6 semesters with 6 courses per semester. Details of the same are available here ****.
However, for those learners from mainstream high school mode, who have chosen their paths of higher studies, MIT SVS offers an Undergraduate Diploma in Vedic Sciences (Part-time) program that aims at enabling learners to gain incisive understanding of sciences and an edge in their careers. The targeted learners for this mode are students who are pursuing their higher education elsewhere, but are interested in absorbing the Vedic worldview and thought process in its approach to knowledge and its application. The students who are non-residents of India may also enrol into this mode of the program.
This program is available to all students passing 10 +2 out of recognized school boards, NIOS board and traditional boards considered equivalent to 10 +2. These learners access modern subjects of education from a western perspective. This program enables them to calibrate their knowledge to enhance their understanding and application of knowledge with an objective oriented approach fortified by the Vedic worldview that this program aids them to acquire such that they appreciate the contemporary relevance and value of these knowledge systems.
The program provides the blend and balance that modern learners need to propel themselves into excellence in application of knowledge, whether modern or traditional. It approaches the subjects of learning from a scope, function and structure point of view rather than from a text based learning method, both in case of Shaastra based as well as modern subjects. The program intends to imbue the Vedic outlook and attitude in the learners that is rooted in inquiry, focus on objective and structured approach.
Objectives:
Through the UG Diploma in VS program, MIT SVS intends to enable the learners to assimilate the structures, scope of application and functions entrenched in western and Vedic sciences and knowledge systems in a blended mode.
After completion of UG Diploma (Vedic Sciences) candidates will be able to:
- Understand structures, patterns, models / thought models and rationale of the scientific knowledge systems of the west and the Vedic.
- Assimilate the Vedic worldview gleaning through the plethora of related knowledge streams.
- Contrast the western and Vedic worldviews and blend their functions in different applications as required through assimilation of their variety of structures and patterns made available through their respective ontologies.
- Prepare for a deep dive into Shaastras to supplement contemporary technology / lifestyle / personality solutions.
- Pursue career goals (armed with a vedic worldview) in science, technology, engineering, computation, governance & administration, leadership, public service, Shaastras, environmental sciences, politics, management, entrepreneurship and so on.
Unique Value of the Program:
The impact of insights into the foundational Vedic worldview on the young minds, with emphasis on structures and thought models, will be a unique contribution that this program will bring. This program probes the foundation and models of knowledge systems as they are, in their own light, in regards to both Shaastric and (western) scientific worlds, so that learners may contrast, assimilate and contextually utilize both systems of knowledge in real life applications, for robust outcomes.
Structure of the Under Graduate Diploma in Vedic Sciences:
The courses are organized in 3 learning tracks as follows:
Track number | Track Description | #courses | #credits | Course list |
Track 1 | Vedic scientific thought and disciplines – worldview, structure, method and models | 8 | 24 |
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Track 2 | Western scientific thought and worldview | 2 | 6 |
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Track 3 | Meta-Skills: | 5 | 12 |
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Project | 3 |
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