Written by audarye Tuesday, 28 August 2007
Here you can see the Bhaktivedanta College's courses in 2008:
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Course Title
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Tutor
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Jan. 14–25
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Classical & Medieval Philosophy
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Mahendra Dasa
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Introduces the most important thinkers and ideas of the West in a chronological overview, from the Greeks to the present. The overview makes it possible to understand the nature and the deeper meaning of Western philosophy.
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Jan. 28–Feb. 1
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Reason and Revelation
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Anupama Dasi
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Provides students with an introduction to modern philosophy and the basic ideas, methods, and influences of the great philosophers of the period 1500-1860.
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Feb. 2–5
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Reflections on Caitanya Caritamrta
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Kadamba Kanana Swami
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Feb. 21–25
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World Religions
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Anupama Dasi
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A survey of the world’s major religious traditions. It will include reading and discussing short works by practitioners and outsiders, to show a range of possibilities for further study.
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Feb. 25–
Mar. 7 |
Vedas & Upanisads
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Rembert Lutjeharms
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Provides students with a broad understanding of the principal religious and philosophical ideas contained in the four Vedas and the principal Upanishads, supported by an in-depth study of selected texts.
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Feb. 27–29
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Congregational Development
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Kripamoya Dasa
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Kripamoya Dasa shares his extensive experience and identifies the successes and mistakes of more than twenty years of preaching in the United Kingdom.
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Mar. 1–3
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Interfaith
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Saunaka Rsi Dasa
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An interactive course showing what interfaith activity is and why it is important for ISKCON members. We analyze various types of interfaith programs, and students learn to present concepts of Krishna consciousness in a personal manner.
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Mar. 3–14
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Readings from the Acaryas
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Dvija-mani Dasa
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Builds on the Certificate Level introductory module to Vaishnava Vedanta through a study of the major doctrines of prominent Vaishnava acharyas and their writings, the conditions of the formulation of their works, and the historical developments.
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Mar. 10–14
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Sanskrit for Scriptural Study 2
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Dvija-mani Dasa
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Mar. 10–14
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Introduction to Kavya
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Rembert Lutjeharms
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Introduces students to the principal elements of Sanskrit poetry (kavya), its historical development, key authors, and writings.
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Mar. 31–
Apr. 11 |
Modern Hindu Trends
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Pranava Dasa
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Provides students with background on the emergence of modern Hinduism and a detailed understanding of the lives and teachings of the Hindu reformers who shaped it.
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Apr. 7–11
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Teacher Training 1
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Laxmimoni Dasi
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Learn what constitutes effective teaching. Covers various teaching methods: interactive learning and experiential learning, the basic skills of delivery, facilitation, classroom management, and the importance of teaching by example.
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Apr. 14–18
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Communications Course
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Laxmimoni Dasi
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Topics include: strategic planning; public speaking; listening skills; devotee relations; internal communications; media relations and training; and networking with academics, interfaith people, and government leaders.
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Apr. 21–25
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Vaisnava Vedanta
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Sudevi Dasi
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Emphasizes how Vaishnava acharyas, especially Ramanuja and Madhva, challenged Sankara’s advaita-vedanta. This requires looking carefully at Sankara and at what assumptions the acharyas made in their refutations.
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Apr. 21–25
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Bhaktirasamrta Sindhu
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Hanumatpreshaka Swami
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Provides students with historical background on the life of Rupa Goswami and detailed knowledge of the structure and contents of his principal theological ideas, as presented in the Bhaktirasamrta sindhu.
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Apr. 21–May 2
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Contemporary Social Issues in ISKCON
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Braja Bihari Dasa
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Provides students with broad knowledge and an understanding of the main contemporary social issues in ISKCON in light of contemporary and traditional social theory and how they shape ISKCON’s development.
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May 5–9
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Introduction to Ethics
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Sesa Dasa
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Compares the various theories behind moral reasoning that we find in different cultures. We examine models of ethical thought in terms of their relevance and practical application to ISKCON, contemporary society, and traditional Vedic culture.
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May 20–24
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Spiritual retreat
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Sacinandana Swami
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Japa retreat.
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May 26–30
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Sad Sandarbhas
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Radhika Ramana Dasa
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Provides students with historical background on the life of Jiva Goswami and detailed knowledge of the structure and contents of his principal theological ideas, as presented in the Sat-sandarbhas.
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May 26–Jun. 6
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Caitanya Caritamrta
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Krsna-Ksetra Dasa
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Deepens and challenges the students’ knowledge and understanding of the Caitanya-caritamrta by providing a detailed analysis of its historical context, structure, and content. The module also aims to nurture a reflective approach to the message and teachings of the text in light of personal and institutional practice.
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Jun. 2-6
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Sanskrit for Scriptural Study 3
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Radhika Ramana Dasa
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