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Doctor of Philosophy in Hindu Studies (PHD)
The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Hindu Studies builds upon a solid foundation in Hinduism, advancing students into the realm of research, teaching, publication, and contribution. The PhD in Hindu Studies at HUA is a rigorous 60- to 78-credit program designed for aspiring scholars and educators in the field. This program emphasizes breadth and depth, covering key areas in Hindu Studies while fostering advanced research skills. Students engage deeply with primary texts and develop expertise in Sanskrit and a second language. The program focuses on original scholarship, critical methodologies, and the Hindu intellectual tradition. It prepares students to research, publish, teach, and contribute meaningfully to the understanding of Hindu thought from a scholar-practitioner perspective. To complete the program successfully, students must take 20 courses or 60 semester-credit-hours across three areas: 30 semester-credit-hours or ten courses in Doctoral Studies Foundations, 24-semester-credit-hours or eight courses in a specialization area, and two courses focused on research and teaching. In addition, students must complete a PhD dissertation. Please see the structure of Program for a detailed description of the distribution of courses
Sahitya II – Padya, delves into the intricate structure of Śabda (words) and Artha(meanings) in classical Sanskrit literature. Students will explore ...
SAN8108 – Ayurveda Advanced builds on the foundational concepts of Ayurveda Basic, guiding students into deeper clinical understanding and classical textual ...
SAN7106 – Mimamsa Basic introduces students to the foundational principles and methodologies of Pūrva-Mīmāṃsā, the classical Indian school dedicated to ...
SAN5101 - Vedic Sciences Foundations introduces students to the foundational frameworks and methodologies used in classical Indic technical texts, essential ...
SAN7107 – Jyotiṣa basic course offers a comprehensive introduction to Jyotiṣa, the traditional Indian system of astronomy and astrology. Focusing ...
SAN8105 - Yoga Advanced course provides an in-depth study of Patañjali's Yogasūtras through immersive textual analysis, focusing on Bhāva-Ganeśa's intricate ...
