Master's Certificate Program in Vedic Sciences
Duration of Program
8 months
This bundled course is designed under MAEER’s Institute of Indic Knowledge Studies to groom the next generation of ambassadors of Vedic Sciences, who can study and authentically articulate the Indic scientific tradition, and bridge the gap between Indian and modern scientific discourse. It enables one to perform independent and application-oriented study of Vedic concepts in modern times.
IIKS’ strategy is to impart Vedic Science education at a level more suited to modern audience. Instead of focusing on deep shaastra expertise, IIKS has designed its curriculum and programs to familiarize modern professionals with the methods used in Vedic Sciences and equip them through all foundational courses, with interpretative skills to enable Indic scientific studies (including learning Samskrit) and practical application. Moreover, this Master’s Certificate offers the much needed flexibility in the pedagogy, which the busy professionals are looking for.
VALUE PREPOSITION
- Multi-disciplinary R&D – Several opportunities at IITs and institutions abroad for Indic science experts
- Teaching – Growing number of universities (especially outside India) looking for faculty that can teach both modern and ancient perspectives comparatively
- Consultancy – Management, counseling, executive coaching, construction, aesthetic design, etc.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- A short write-up called ‘Statement of Purpose’ indicating specific area of interest in Vedic Sciences – This is followed by a phone interview.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline – Prior knowledge of Sanskrit not required
Following are the steps to enroll for this unique program:
1. Online Application form: Fill the Program Registration Form
2. Furnish Statement of Purpose: MIT IIKS responds by email asking for a short write-up called Statement of Purpose. Reply to that email with your write-up indicating specific research area of interest in Vedic Sciences and career aspirations. This is usually followed by a phone interview.
3. Provisional Admission offer from MIT IIKS: You will be either interviewed over phone, or get an admission offer via email.
4. Acceptance Email: Reply to the email to indicate your acceptance (or otherwise) of the admission offer sent by MIT IIKS.
5. Pay the Program Fee: To confirm your admission, please pay the program fee mentioned in the admission offer email.
| Sr. No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Admission procedure commencement | 1st Week of March |
| 2 | Last date of joining this batch | 1st Week July |
| 3 | Program commencement | Mid July |
Applications accepted throughout the year. But those applying after the last date of joining this batch, will be admitted in the next batch.
Curriculum
| Semester | Course Id | Course Name | Topics Covered | Credits | L-T-P Ratio | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sem 1 | VSF002 | Sanskrit-1 | Working knowledge of Sanskrit language – to speak and understand | 3 | 2-0-1 | 90 |
| VSF101 | Indic Knowledge Landscape | Classification of Indic knowledge disciplines. Basis of classification, Philosophy behind the basis | 2 | 1-0-1 | 30 | |
| VSF004 | How to Study Indic Shaastras-1 | Purpose, structure and methodology of Indic sources and how to study them | 2 | 2-0-0 | 30 | |
| VSF003 | Sanskrit-2 | Introduction to the terminology used in Indic Shaastra texts | 3 | 2-0-1 | 90 | |
| VSF103 | Indic Thought Model-1 | Indic approach to knowledge organization based on Nyaya-Vaisheshika, Sankhya and Purvamimansa | 4 | 4-0-0 | 60 | |
| VSF301 | Indic Philosophy of Life | The worldview underlying Vedic scientific and technological pursuits | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| VSF302 | Foundations and Facets of Ethics | Foundations of ethics, contemporary and Vedic perspectives | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| Total | 20 | 390 | ||||
| Sem 2 | VSS102 | Ashtadhyayi Pravesha | Introduction to the exposition style of Panini’s Ashtadhyayi | 4 | 2-0-2 | 75 |
| VSF105 | How to Study Indic Shaastras-2 | Case study – Mahabhashya | 3 | 2-0-1 | 60 | |
| VSF102 | Indic Reasoning and Debating | Indic approach to robust reasoning; Science of debate, logic, analyzing statements, write and wrong inference; Valid sources of knowledge, proof, logical fallacies, decision-making, critical thinking | 2 | 1-0-1 | 45 | |
| VSF005 | Contemporary Issues in Indic Knowledge Studies | Social, political, academic, environmental ambience that necessitate Vedic studies | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| VSF201 | Vedic Aesthetics | Vedic principles of beauty, aesthetic experience, style, components of beauty, process of creativity, aesthetic appreciation | 3 | 3-0-0 | 45 | |
| VSF104 | Indic Thought Model-2 | Indic method of inquiry based on language model – Vakyapadiiyam and its implementation in Paninian grammar. | 4 | 3-0-1 | 60 | |
| Total | 19 | 330 |
| Semester | Course Block # | Course Slot 1 | Course Slot 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Block 1 (1.5 months) | Sanskrit-1 | Indic Knowledge Landscape (1 month) |
| How to Study Indic Shaastras-1 (1 month) | |||
| Block 2 (1.5 months) | Sanskrit-2 | Indic Thought Model-1 (1 month) | |
| Block 3 (1.5 months) | Foundations & Facets of Ethics | Indic Philosophy of Life | |
| 2 | Block 1 (1 month) | Indic Reasoning & Debating | How to Study Indic Shaastras-2 |
| Block 2 (1.5 months) | Contemporary Issues in Indic Knowledge Studies | Ashtadhyayi Pravesha | |
| Block 3 (1.5 months) | Vedic Aesthetics | Indic Thought Model-2 |