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 […]
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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[…]
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[…]
Launch of the first Jain text book for children Harrow Council Chamber was the appropriate venue for the first launch of DISCOVER JAINISM, the first ever book on the ancient Indian faith of Jainism that is aimed at schools in the UK. This is the first in the series LEARN JAINISM, initiated by the[…]
SOAS JAINA STUDIES MA SCHOLARSHIP 2009 Jain Spirit has sponsored an award of scholarship worth GBP5000. It will be awarded to students registered at School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London for a MA degree with a major in Jaina Studies. Applications by letter, accompanied by a short CV, should be submitted[…]