ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 02

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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Curriculum for ISSJS
S.No
Course Number
Title
Lecture Lecture 4W 6W
A.1.1
-
ا
ا
-
A.1.2 A.2.1
A.2
ا
0
Orientation day Program can be common to all (4lectures) Registration, collection of dues and documentation (Informal) Facilities provided to all attending participants including books etc Facilitation, socialization, Indian and Jain customs Rules & regulations to be observed while attending the ISSJS programs; Hand book. Individual meeting of participant with ISIS representative for special needs.
Introduction to Jainism Jain salutations, mantra, signs Indian philosophical scenario and placing Jainism in Indian philosophical systems
A.2.2
ا
A.3.1 A.3.2 A.4.1
را زرا
Aww
A.4
حمل
B B.1.0 Module 1
B.1.1
B.1.1.1
B.1.1.2
B.1.1.3
B.1.1.4
Academic Program History, society and culture History Pre-historic, ancient: Time cycles, eternity, 1st to 23rd tirthankaras with special emphasis on 1st, 22nd and 23rd tirthankaras. Mahavira: His life, society during his time, reforms/teachings Post Mahavira: schism, sects and sub sects. Important personalities (monks and laity) till 18th century A.D. Developments in 18-20th century A.D. Contemporary Jainism Jain Society Jain Society India Jain Diaspora Status of women in Jain society (historical) doctrine and its practice Status of lay women in Jain society (Jain law for women security) Culture Definition of culture and types (non material and material), Non material aspects discussed Ahinsa Anekant & Syadvada
B.1.2 B.1.2.1 B.1.2.2 B.1.2.3
B.1.2.4
B.1.3 B.1.3.1
B.1.3.1.1 B.1.3.1.2