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BA in Hindu Studies

BA in Hindu Studies

Course Overview:
The BA in Hindu Studies offers an in-depth exploration of Hindu philosophy, culture, scriptures, rituals, and history. Students engage with sacred texts, learn Sanskrit, and examine Hinduism's global impact. The program fosters critical thinking, cultural understanding, and ethical inquiry.

Duration:

  • 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise):

The syllabus for BA in Hindu Studies typically covers Hindu philosophy, religious practices, scriptures, and cultural aspects. Below is a generalized semester-wise breakdown:

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Hinduism

  • Vedic Studies: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda

  • Sanskrit Language – Level 1

  • Indian Philosophical Traditions (Darshanas)

  • Elective 1 (e.g., Indian Culture and Society)

Semester 2:

  • Upanishads and Brahmanas: Philosophical Concepts

  • Hindu Rituals and Practices

  • Sanskrit Language – Level 2

  • History of Hinduism: Prehistoric to Classical Period

  • Elective 2 (e.g., Art and Architecture in Hinduism)

Semester 3:

  • Epics: Ramayana and Mahabharata

  • Bhagavad Gita: Philosophical Interpretations

  • Puranas: Mythology and Religious Literature

  • Hindu Festivals and their Significance

  • Elective 3 (e.g., Comparative Religion)

Semester 4:

  • Bhakti Movement and Saints

  • Hindu Temples: Architecture, Culture, and Rituals

  • Tantra and Yogic Traditions

  • Hindu Law (Dharma and Karma)

  • Elective 4 (e.g., Religion and Ecology)

Semester 5:

  • Modern Hindu Reform Movements

  • Hindu Society and Caste System: Past and Present

  • Sacred Geography of India (Pilgrimage Sites)

  • Hinduism and Politics

  • Elective 5 (e.g., Indian Philosophy: Vedanta and Mimamsa)

Semester 6:

  • Hindu Ethics and Morality

  • Contemporary Issues in Hinduism

  • Research Project/Thesis on Hindu Studies

  • Global Hinduism and Diaspora

  • Elective 6 (e.g., Women and Hinduism)

Average Fees:

  • The average tuition fees for BA in Hindu Studies range between INR 15,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

Admissions to BA in Hindu Studies are usually merit-based, though some institutions may require entrance exams. Common entrance exams include:

  • CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test)

  • Institutional-specific entrance tests

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

Here are ten top-ranking institutions offering BA in Hindu Studies or related programs in India:

  1. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi

  3. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi

  4. University of Delhi (DU), Delhi

  5. Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi

  6. University of Calcutta, Kolkata

  7. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati

  8. Kumaun University, Nainital

  9. Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan

  10. Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

Kerala offers various programs in Hindu Studies, Sanskrit, and Indian philosophy. Here are the top 10 institutions in Kerala offering BA in Hindu Studies or related fields:

  1. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

  2. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

  3. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  4. Calicut University, Kozhikode

  5. Govt. Sanskrit College, Thiruvananthapuram

  6. Sree Narayana College, Kollam

  7. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  8. Vimala College, Thrissur

  9. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  10. Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam

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