The ISSJS program is intended to provide an opportunity to pursue experiential and academic Jain studies in India from May 26th to July 8th 2010 to scholars in philosophy, religion, anthropology, theology and South Asian studies associated with the recognized university systems. During this period the participants will study in the cities of Mumbai, Jaipur, Varanasi and Delhi (including Hastinapur) and also undertake a few one day pilgrimages to holy Jain centers.
The course of study follows a daily schedule of academic lectures by notable Jain scholars covering a range of topics from Jain history, philosophy, rituals, ethics and contemporary Jain life. An important part of this program is the opportunity to contextualize what is learned in the class room by visiting academic, historical places of interests, interacting with Jain communities and participating in cultural activities.
In addition, ISSJS also provides opportunities to learn languages like Prakrat and Sanskrit, study Jain holy texts like Acaranga, Uttradhyana, Rattankarand Shravakachar, Samayasara for short periods. These specialized programs will be in the afternoons and require a minimum participation of three students.
ISSJSs offered in 2010:| Program | Class size | Duration | Objective |
| ISSJS2010-3W | 12-14 | June 1st - June 21st 2010 | Introductory program |
| ISSJS2010-6W | 12-14 | May 26th - July 6th 2010 | Advanced program |
| ISSJS2010-O | 12-14 | May 26th - June 16th 2010 | Specialized program |
| ISSJS2010-M | 15-20 | April 18th - May 8th 2010* | For Southeast Asian participants. |
Eligibility:
This program is open to all scholars in related areas of study engaged in teaching /research or pursuing higher studies in any accredited university worldwide only. All participants are expected to be fluent in English since this program is offered using English as the medium of instruction.
Specialization in Jainism is not required. However, successful program applicants will have prior experience in the academic studies of South Asia /its religions or Hindi/Sanskrit/Prakrat and having the long term objective of including study of Jainism and/ or these fields.
While this is a non sectarian program, yet due to the fact that participants are intimately engaged with jain community, applicants must be willing to respectfully adhere to certain Jain principles while in India for the program.
You can download the application form and email or mail the complete application form to ISJS. You can also apply online from our website. ISJS accepts applications throughout the year but the deadline to apply for ISSJS2010 is February 14th 2010. If you have questions about the application process, please contact ISJS at .
Program Costs and our generous financial package:
ISSJS provides complete hospitality (tuition, board, lodge, travel) to all participants in India. Almost all participants accepted for ISSJS2010-6W will also be eligible for a generous financial assistance program from ISJS.
The only charge in India from each participants is US$400 or US$500 per participant depending on the program applied for to partially cover expenses in India. For overseas ISSJSs, these charges vary from place to place and are minimal or nil.
About ISSJS
Contact information and mailing address:The International Summer School for Jain Studies provides an important link between the Jain community and the academic world. The Jain community despite its small number has, and continues to have, a large impact on Indian religious, social and cultural life. The academic study off Jainism is still an underdeveloped area of research. The spirit of the ISSJS is to work towards rectifying this omission in scholarly inquiry by fostering an interest in Jainism in universities around the world.
ISSJS programs are run by International School for Jain Studies, a project of Mahavir Vision Inc, a non- profit tax exempt, 501 C-3 organization. ISJS works in collaboration with Academic Studies of Jainism in North America (ASJNA), World Council of Jain Academies (WCJA) and Jain Academic Foundation of North America (JAFNA), University of Ottawa, American Institute of Indian Studies and Shastri Indo Canadian Institute (SICI).
The entire program in India and overseas of ISSJS is run and administered by an independent India registered Indian organization which is non profit, tax exempt, section 80G organization, called International School for Jain Studies New Delhi India.
ISSJS programs were started in 2005. Since then 123 participants have benefitted by attending these programs in five annual summer programs. Last year ISSJS was also organized at Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand. The participants came from eighteen universities and eight countries of the world.
Director Admissions
International School for Jain studies
D28 Panchsheel Enclave
New Delhi110017 India
Email: or info[at]jainstudies.org
www.jainstudies.org
USA: scjain@ earthlink.net; Canada: [email protected]; Thailand: [email protected]