Sanatan Dharma

 The "Way of Living and Sanata Dharma" course offers a comprehensive exploration of the profound teachings of Sanata Dharma, commonly known as Hinduism, providing students with a holistic perspective on life. Through a series of in-depth lectures, discussions, and practical activities, participants will unravel the foundational principles, philosophical underpinnings, rituals, and societal aspects of Sanata Dharma. This course invites individuals to embrace the rich tapestry of Hindu wisdom and discover how it shapes a meaningful and holistic way of living.

Summary: The class is aimed at enriching the interest and knowledge in way of life, “Sanatana Dharma,” according to ancient texts. These texts are commonly referred to as “Hindu texts,” while Sanatana Dharma is the proper term to refer to the way of living according to Sanatana texts. The term “Hindu,” is more prevalent and the class will have the liberty to use this term.

Course Structure: The course is organized into 13 sections/modules. The lecture format will be followed with emphasis on interaction among participants.
Time: The class will meet virtually two days per week. In case a class must be cancelled, efforts will be made to compensate. Each class will be for a period of 50 minutes.

Evaluation: Participants in the class will be evaluated based on attendance, engagement and interaction in the class.

Each student will be required to write two long papers/reports and 1-2 brief reports based on topics of interest relating to theme of the course.

Outcome: It is the desire of the tutor that the reports turned in by the students will result in publishable work. This depends on the topic, content, and the quality of the work