A ‘Learn Jainism’ Blog is being launched by Colin Hynson to provide updates on the web site with the same name.
Following Dr Sanghrajka’s work with RE Council – there is a recognition now that minority religions like Jainism should also be given a place in the regular RE curriculum of all primary schools. The Schools Minister, Ms Diana johnson supports this idea.
Scholars in Jain Community may wish to avail themselves of the opportunities being offered by the University of Oslo, Norway.
Up to 3 fellowships are being offered at The Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Education through the Kultrans program. Up to two doctoral fellowships will be at the Faculty of Humanities. We’d be glad to welcome [...]
Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology in collaboration with National Mission for Manuscript, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi organizing a National Workshop on Manuscriptology and Palaeography from 20th December 2009 to 10th January 2010.
An Inaugural Function is organized on 20th December 2009 under the aegis of Prof. Vachaspati Upadahyaya, Vice-Chancellor, Lal Bahadur Shastri [...]
Second Book in the Series Learn Jainism for Primary Schools to be launched in January 2010
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Another First for the Institute
Report on Foundation in Jain Studies Course: Sep – Dec 2009
Oshwal Association of UK ~ Oshwal Centre ~ Potters Bar
After being recognised as an INSTITUTE by the Companies House and registered as the Institute of Jainology Limited, the Directors decided that courses in Jainism should be offered not only through the Birkbeck University of [...]
The Institute has been offering the courses in Jainism in the UK through Birkbeck College, London University for several years and under its own aegis to interest community members on an individual basis.
Last year, several requests were received from Jain Sanghs to conduct the ‘Foundation Course on Jainism’ in their countries. Subsequently courses were held [...]
QCDA (Qualification & Curriculum Development Authority) is managing a major consultation on four issues, two of which directly affect Religious Education. As part of this consultation, QCDA intends to hold focus groups for members of faith or belief communities, and members of SACREs, in different parts of the country:
1. 1st June in London
2. 22nd [...]
11th Jaina Annual Lecture & Studies Workshop at SOAS
Centre for Jaina Studies at School of Oriental & African Studies , University of London will hold its Annual Lecture 11th in series, on Thursday 12th March 2009 at 6.00pm. The Studies Workshop will be held the following day, Friday 13th March 2009 from 9am to 6pm.
Venue [...]
Malaysian Jain Sangha had expressed interest last year through Mr Bhaskarbhai P Chitalia in running the FOUNDATION IN JAIN STUDIES course there. This course has been on offer in London for many years. It did not happen that year but the interest was revived earlier this year and two more Sanghas became interested.
Eventually, the three [...]