Sanskrit Proficiency – IV
In the fourth and final quarter of the Proficiency Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0404), students will … Read More
Sanskrit Proficiency – III
In the third quarter of the Proficiency Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0403), the students will learn … Read More
Sanskrit Proficiency – II
The second quarter of the Proficiency Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0402) is dedicated to the in-depth … Read More
Sanskrit Proficiency – I
In the first quarter of the Proficiency Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0401), students will embark on … Read More
Advanced Sanskrit – IV
Gain proficiency in the fifth, sixth, and seventh cases, through shlokas (verses), stories, and conversations. Students will also get introduced … Read More
Advanced Sanskrit – III
SAN0303 – In the third quarter of the Advanced Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0303), students will … Read More
Advanced Sanskrit – II
In the second quarter of the Advanced Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0302), students will have the … Read More
Discover Dharma – A Study Tour in India
HSF5011 – Discover Dharma – A Study Tour in India is a unique course that brings together an exploratory journey … Read More
Certificate Program In Sanskrit Proficiency
Program Code: CPSP Course Codes: 0101 – 0404 Credit Hours: 24 Quarter-Credit-Hours Duration: 4 years Enroll in Program Program Description … Read More
Advanced Sanskrit – I
In the first quarter of the Advanced Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0301), students will engage in … Read More
Intermediate Sanskrit – IV
SAN0204 – In this last fourth quarter of the Intermediate Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0204), students … Read More
Intermediate Sanskrit – III
The third quarter of the Intermediate Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0203) focuses on applying the grammar … Read More
Intermediate Sanskrit – II
In the second quarter of the Intermediate Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0202), students are introduced to … Read More
Beginning Sanskrit – II
The Second Quarter of the Beginner Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0102), aims to further the skills … Read More
Beginning Sanskrit – IV
The fourth quarter of the Beginner Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0104) signifies the culmination of this … Read More
Beginning Sanskrit – III
The third quarter of the Beginner Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0103), takes the students deeper into … Read More
Intermediate Sanskrit – I
SAN0201 – The first quarter of the Intermediate Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0201) signifies the commencement … Read More
Beginning Sanskrit – I
The First Quarter of the Beginner Phase of the Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency (SAN0101), develops students without any prior … Read More
Chakra Healing
YOG2201 – This is a unique course that explores the significance of Yoga Chakras and its relationship to our body, … Read More
Mother Womb – Engaging the Divine Feminine
YOG3301 – This course will guide students on a journey of empowering and healing themselves through engaging with the Divine … Read More
The Vedic Origins of Hinduism
HSF5001 – In order to understand the roots of Hinduism which for many thousands of years has kept the fundamentals … Read More
Mahābhārata I: The Beginning and End
Mahābhārata I: The Beginning and End (TAT7201) – is the first part of a comprehensive four semester-course series on the entire Mahābhārata. This course focuses … Read More
IsA-vAsya Upanishad – The Three Vedantic Perspectives
An overview of three commentaries on the IsA-vAsya Upanishad is the main topic of this course. IsA-vAsya Upanishad is traditionally … Read More
Adhyasa bhasya of Adi Sankara
TAT4000 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course will unfold the adhyasa bhasya, considered perhaps to be the magnum opus … Read More
Becoming an Ayurvedic Health Counselor
AIH1100 – This course will elaborate how to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC). Participants will understand what principles & … Read More
Nyaya Darshana Part – 1
TAT3206 – (CPHS – Elective) This Course is the first of the two-part course sequence that introduces Nyaya Darshana of … Read More
Women in Hinduism
HSF4100 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course, “Women in Hinduism” will introduce students to women’s roles and positions within … Read More
Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram Part 2
TAT1304 – (CPHS – Elective Course) Lalitha Sahasranamam is considered to be a sacred Hindu text from the Brahmanda Purana. … Read More
Vedantasara of Sadananda Part 2
TAT3204 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) In this second part of the course, Students will inquire into some of the … Read More
Holistic Yoga – Philosophy and Practice
YOG1000 – This course provides an introduction to holistic yoga, that integrates yoga philosophy from classical scriptural texts and sustained … Read More
Singing Bhakti Music: From Saints to Synthesizers
TAT2200 – (CPHS – Elective Course) This course will provide students a practical introduction to the musical tapestry of Bharat … Read More
The History of Shastriya Sangeet
TAT3102 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Hindu Musical Traditions (Shastriya Sangeet traditions) are ancient and diverse. This course takes students … Read More
Bhaja Govindam – A Topical Approach
TAT1302 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) In this course, students will learn Bhaja Govindam with its verses re-organized around some … Read More
Across the Universe: Hindu Dharma and Western Creative Arts
TAT2100 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course is both a celebration and a deep analysis of artists who opened … Read More
Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
TAT1301 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course on Vishnu Sahasranama stotra, will prepare students to chant the slokas with … Read More
Ayurveda – Essential Nutrition
TAT1103 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) In our contemporary era, concern for the prevention of disease is neglected in favor … Read More
Ahimsa and the Art of Nonviolent Communication
YOG2101 – The course is designed to introduce participants to the Gandhian approach to nonviolent communication and its significance as a … Read More
Disease through the Lens of Ayurveda
TAT1102 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Ayurveda is a holistic and complete consciousness-based wellness paradigm that has its origins sourced … Read More
Introduction to the daśaśāntimantras
TAT1001 – This course provides an immersive introduction to the Mantra and Chanting traditions of Sanatana Dharma. It focuses on … Read More
Ayurveda – Advanced Nutrition
TAT1104 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Ayurveda – Advanced Nutrition is an experiential training course in Ayurveda Diet & Nutrition … Read More
Understanding the Vedas
TAT3205 – (CPHS – Elective) The Vedas are known as the oldest books of wisdom of the world. They are … Read More
Chanakya’s Leadership Principles for the 21st Century
HSF3401 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This Course is divided into 3 sections: Leadership, Management and Training. It is based … Read More
Growing up with the Gita
HSF1010 – ‘Growing up with the Gita’ is an introductory course designed specifically for teenagers, youth and the young at … Read More
Readings in Modern Hinduism
HAM6403 – Who were the thinkers and architects of modern India? How did their views of Hinduism and of the … Read More
Dhyaanam – Meditation and the Meditator
HSF2101 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) Living in the contemporary world includes navigating conflicts at the level of family, work, … Read More
Introduction to the Vedic Ritual
HSF1401 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) Ritual is the laboratory where the mind is purified, settled, and prepared for higher … Read More
BODHAK – The Gita Vidya Teacher Training
HSF1304 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) “BODHAK – The Gita Vidya Teacher Training” is the last part of a four-part … Read More
YOGA – The principles of pure soul in Bhagavad-Gita
HSF1303 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) “YOGA – The principles of pure soul in Bhagavad-Gita” is the last part of … Read More
GNANA – The principles of sound mind in Bhagavad-Gita
HSF1302 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) GNANA – The principles of sound mind in Bhagavad-Gita is the second part of … Read More
Hindu Contributions To The World In The Realm Of Mind – Living And Lifestyle
HSF1204 – This course belongs to the set of the courses which explore the contributions of the Hindus to the … Read More
Hindu Contributions to the World in the Realm of Mind – Towards Sciences and Arts
HSF1203 – This course belongs to the set of the courses which explore the contributions of the Hindus to the world … Read More
Introduction to Hinduism
This course brings to life the central ideas and concepts that constitute the building blocks of Sanatana Dharma i.e., Hinduism, … Read More
Field-Based Learning
HSF6007 – The Master of Arts in Hindu Studies program seeks to engage students in multiple modes of knowledge, practice, … Read More
Satsang in Samskrtam – Kanakadhaaraastotram
In this Course students will learn select shlokas from Adi Shankara’s Kanakadhaaraastotram. The entire course will be taught in the … Read More
Satsang in Samskrtam – NirvaaNaShaTkam
In this Course students will learn the full set of 6 shlokas from Adi Shankara’s NirvaaNaShaTkam text. The entire course … Read More
Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram Part 1
TAT1303 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Lalitha Sahasranamam is considered to be a sacred Hindu text from the Brahmanda Purana. … Read More
Satsang in Samskrtam – Bhaja Govindam
In this Course Students will learn to think about the Bhaja Govindam from within the Sanskrit language, along with the … Read More
Satsang in Samskrtam – Soundaryalaharii
In this Course students will learn a select set of shlokas from Adi Shankara’s Soundaryalaharii text. The entire course will … Read More
Writing in the Humanities II
HSF6008 – Writing in the Humanities II is an advanced course that develops the foundational skills acquired in Writing in … Read More
Masterclass in Yoga Concepts
YOG4000 – Most people think of yoga as something done on a yoga mat in a yoga studio, and mostly … Read More
Hindu Contributions to the world in the realm of Matter – Big 5
HSF1201 – This course explores the contributions of the Hindus to the world in the realm of matter, which has … Read More
Svadharma – Discovering and Living our Life Purpose
HSF1101 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) A practical guide to – living our svadharma. Living in the contemporary world is … Read More
Distinguishing Varna and Jati from Caste
HSF4000 – (CPHS – Core Course) The Caste System invites both persistent international discourse as well as relentless intervention. This … Read More
Discover the contemporary Relevance of Hindu Dharma
HSF1007 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course, targets an age group of 18-35 and will explore the question – … Read More
Lessons from the Valmiki Ramayana For teens and Parents
This course will help the teenagers and parents get a well-versed understanding of the story, lessons, and teachings of one … Read More
Lessons from Valmiki Ramayana
HSF1005 – This course will enable students to get a well-versed understanding of the story, lessons, and teachings of one … Read More
Exploring Hinduism – Society and Culture
HSF1004 – “Exploring Hinduism – Society and Culture”, is the fourth and final course in the series titled “Exploring Hinduism” that will examine … Read More
Exploring Hinduism – Cosmology and Calendar
HSF1003 – This course is primarily offered for the students from Australia. “Exploring Hinduism – Cosmology and Calendar”, is the third course in … Read More
Exploring Hinduism – Divinities and Dharma
HSF1002 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) “Exploring Hinduism – Divinities and Dharma”, is the second course in the series titled “Exploring Hinduism” that … Read More
Exploring Hinduism – Geography and History
HSF1001 – “Exploring Hinduism – Geography and History”, is the first course in the series titled “Exploring Hinduism” that will … Read More
Reconstructing Hindu History – The Omissions
HAM4202 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course is the second of a two-quarter course sequence that examines the scientific … Read More
Reconstructing Hindu History – The Commissions
HAM4201 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course is the first of a two-quarter course sequence that examines the scientific … Read More
How Hindu Dharma – Transformed America
HAM2100 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course explores the history and impact of Vedic Wisdom on America’s Spiritual Landscape … Read More
Self-knowledge and the quest for Happiness
HSF2102 – (CPHS – Core) In this course, we will take an inward journey to discover that one was always … Read More
Sustainability is Sanatana Dharma
CPS2003 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course explores how the modern quest for sustainability relates to the eternal search … Read More
The Yoga of Global Transformation
CPS2002 – This course explores how humanity can meet the ever-pressing challenge of global sustainability, that we all confront collectively … Read More
The Dharma of Global Sustainability
CPS2001 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course explores the impact of ancient Vedic Wisdom on the modern questions of … Read More
Sri Aurobindo and Sanatana Dharma
HSF3104 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) More than any one single figure, Sri Aurobindo prophesied that the renaissance of Sanatana … Read More
Orientation to Hindu Studies
This Course is an important point of entry into the entire curriculum offered by Hindu University of America and a … Read More
Certificate Program in Hindu Studies
The Certificate program in Hindu Studies (CPHS) prepares Students to engage with the world as a Hindu with confidence and … Read More
Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency – Advanced Phase -2
Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency- Advanced Phase -2 is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 year) sequence, 1.5 … Read More
Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency – Advanced Phase -1
Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency- Advanced Phase -1 is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 year) sequence, 1.5 … Read More
Certificate Program in Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Phase
Certificate Program in Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Phase is structured in the form of 8 quarters (2 years) sequence, 1.5 … Read More
Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Advanced Phase
Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit- Advanced Phase is structured in the form of 8 quarters (2 years) sequence, … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Drama and Grammar
HIN0404 – Study and comprehend advanced level drama, study, exercise, and apply advanced grammar. This course is the last part … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Literature & Grammar
HIN0403 – Study and comprehend advanced level literature, study, exercise, and apply advanced grammar, trying to write a small essay about … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Prose and Literature
HIN0402 – Study and comprehend advanced level stories, study and comprehend advanced level prose, study, exercise, and apply advanced grammar, … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Poetry and Prose
HIN0401 – Study and comprehend advanced level poetry, study and comprehend advanced level prose, study, exercise, and apply advanced grammar, … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Biographies, Compositions, and Proverbs
HIN0304 – Study and comprehend more biographies, compose advanced level essays, Comprehend and use proverbs, engage in advanced level conversations … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Stories and Biographies
HIN0303 -Study and comprehend contextual meanings in stories, Study biographies of eminent Indian personalities, Compose advanced level essays, Engage in … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Advanced Poetry and Plays
HIN0302 -Study and comprehend advanced poetry and essyas, construct one-act dramas in a group environment, Engage in advanced level conversations [Discussions … Read More
Advanced Shuddh Hindi – Grammar, Letter-writing, and Compositions
HIN0301 – Write advanced level letters, compose advanced level essays, Engage in advanced level conversations. This course is the first … Read More
Certificate program in Shuddh Hindi – Intermediate Phase
Certificate Program in Certificate Program in Shuddh Hindi – Intermediate Phase is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 … Read More
Intermediate Shuddh Hindi – Conversations and Stories
HIN0204 – Comprehend and write the essence of stories, Comprehend and use more types of tenses, engage in intermediate level … Read More
Intermediate Shuddh Hindi – Poems, Stories, and Compositions
HIN0203 -Comprehend and write the purport of poems in original words, Answer questions based on poetry and prose extracts in … Read More
Intermediate Shuddh Hindi – Adverbs, Infinitives, and Conjunctions
HIN0202 – Build a vocabulary of at least 1000 expressions in Hindi (nouns, pronouns, and verbs), Comprehend and recite simple … Read More
Intermediate Shuddh Hindi – Simple Poems and Letter-writing
HIN0201 – Build a vocabulary of at least 500 expressions in Hindi (nouns, pronouns, and verbs), Comprehend and recite simple … Read More
Beginning Shuddh Hindi – Tenses, Genders, and Adjectives
HIN0104 – Build a vocabulary of at least 1000 words in Hindi (nouns, pronouns, and verbs), Comprehend and recite simple … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 17 and 18) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1044- This course is the last in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 16 and 17) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1043- This course is the 15th in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 15 and 16) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1042- This course is the 14th in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 13 and 14) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1041- This course is the 13th in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 11 and 12) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1034- This course is the 12th in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 9 and 10) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1033- This course is the eleventh in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 7 and 8) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1032- This course is the tenth in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 5 and 6) and Advanced Samskritam
SAN1031- This course is the nineth in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Samskritam … Read More
Certificate program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Intermediate Phase
Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Intermediate Phase is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 year) … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 4) and Intermediate Samskritam
SAN1024 – This course is the eighth in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 4) and Intermediate Samskritam
SAN1023 – This course is the seventh in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 3) and Intermediate Samskritam
SAN1022 – This course is the sixth in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 3) and Intermediate Samskritam
SAN1021 – This course is the fifth in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 2) and Simple Samskritam – 2
SAN1014 – This course is the fourth in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Beginning Shuddh Hindi – Sentences & Comprehension
HIN0103 – Build a vocabulary of at least 750 words in Hindi (nouns, pronouns, and verbs), Comprehend and recite simple … Read More
Introduction to Writing in the Humanities
HSF5008 – Introduction to Writing in the Humanities focuses on establishing foundational skills in academic writing, particularly for graduate students … Read More
Upanishadic Dialogues: Philosophical Reflections
HSF5005 – This graduate course, “Upanishadic Dialogues: Philosophical Reflections’, unfolds the philosophical vision and insights found in the various dialogues … Read More
Introduction to Dvaita, Advaita and Vishishtadvaita systems of Vedanta
HSF5007 – This graduate division course will introduce students to the three major systems of Vedanta namely Dvaita, Advaita and … Read More
Introducing DevanAgarii
LAN0100 – This course is targeted at all students who are beginners of Sanskrit, Hindi, or one of the other … Read More
Hinduism and Conflict Resolution
CPS6502 – Though there is a vast literature on conflict and peace studies, the Hindu ideas are seldom factored in … Read More
Gita Vidya Teachers Training Certificate
The Gita Vidya Teachers Training Certificate (GVTC) is a 4-quarter, 6 Credit-hour leisurely paced, exploration of the about 140 carefully … Read More
Beginning Shuddh Hindi – Words & Vocabulary
HIN0102 – Master the “devanAgarii” / Hindi script, Pronounce the Hindi letters correctly, by understanding the origin of each sound, … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 1) and simple Samskritam -2
SAN1012 – This course is the second in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Graduate Academic Writing Seminar Intensive
HSF5100 – This seminar writing is aimed at graduate students (currently enrolled in M.A./Ph.D. programs in Hindu Studies) wishing to … Read More
Certificate in Hindu Civilizational Studies
Certificate in Hindu Civilizational Studies is spread across 8 quarters and hence the minimum duration for this program is 2 … Read More
The Yoga of Motherhood
YOG3300 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) The Yoga of Motherhood is a transformational pathway for mothers to learn how to … Read More
Beginning Shuddh Hindi – Script & Sounds
HIN0101 – Master the “devanAgarii” / Hindi script, Pronounce the Hindi letters correctly, by understanding the origin of each sound, … Read More
Certificate program in Shuddh Hindi – Beginner Phase
Certificate Program in Certificate Program in Shuddh Hindi – Beginner Phase is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 1) and simple Samskritam
SAN1011 – This course is the 1st in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Certificate program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Beginner Phase
Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through Sanskrit – Beginner Phase is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 year) … Read More
Introduction to Upanishads – Part 1
HSF2002 – (CPHS – Core Course) Upanishads form a strong philosophical foundation in the development of Hindu philosophy and culture … Read More
Understanding Hinduphobia
HSF2201 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course serves as a starting point for those who are interested in learning … Read More
Daksinamurtistotram by Adi Sankara
TAT3001 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course will unfold the Dakṣiṇāmūrtistōtram systematically verse by verse, drawing upon where necessary … Read More
The Philosophy of History
HAM8400 – This course introduces students to the philosophy of history, that is, the philosophical inquiry into the meaning, nature, … Read More
Micro-Certificate in Spoken Samskritam (MCSS)
The Micro-Certificate in Spoken Samskritam (MCSS) is a 4-quarter, 6 Credit-hour leisurely paced, exploration of the Samskritam as a spoken … Read More
Proficiency in Spoken Samskritam – Part 2
SAN0004 – The final course in MCSS program. Listening to advanced level Samskritam conversations, Pronouncing the words correctly, Comprehending the … Read More
Proficiency in Spoken Samskritam – Part 1
SAN0003 – Third course in MCSS program. Listening to advanced level Samskritam conversations, Pronouncing the words correctly, Comprehending the spoken … Read More
Spoken Samskritam – Intermediate
SAN0002 – Second course in MCSS program. Listening to intermediate level Samskritam conversations, Pronouncing the words correctly, Comprehending the spoken … Read More
Spoken Samskritam – Beginner
SAN0001 – First course in MCSS program. Listening to beginner level Samskritam conversations, Pronouncing the words correctly, Comprehending the words … Read More
Postcolonial Theory
PHS7300 – This course provides a full spectrum on thinkers, writers, and theorists who have commented on the colonial occupation … Read More
Introduction to the Vedic Ritual
HSF1401 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) Ritual is the laboratory where the mind is purified, settled, and prepared for higher … Read More
Sankhya Darshana through the Sankhya Karika – Part 2
TAT3202 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This Course is the Second of a two-part course series presenting an in-depth exploration … Read More
Holistic Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program
YOG3000 – Hindu University of America’s Holistic Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program, is delivered in collaboration with Yoga Bharati (Vyasa … Read More
Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency – Beginner Phase
Certificate Program in Sanskrit Proficiency – Beginner Phase is structured in the form of 4 quarters (1 year) sequence, 1.5 … Read More
Hindu Contributions to the world in the realm of matter – Game Changer
HSF1202 – This course explores the contributions of the Hindus to the world in the realm of matter, which has shaped … Read More
Ramayana for Excellence in Management and Leadership
HSF3301 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course aims to introduce Srimad Ramayana as an important literature in teaching and … Read More
Sankhya Darshana through the Sankhya Karika – Part I
TAT3201 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This Course is the first of a two-part course series presenting an in-depth exploration … Read More
Upanishadic Dialogues – I: The Chandogya Upanishad
HSF3001 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course will explore the metaphysics of Hindu Philosophy through a detailed analysis of … Read More
Reason and Revelation in Hindu Philosophy
HSF6006 – This course provides an in-depth exploration of the meaning and status of “revelation” in Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism … Read More
An Immersive exploration of the iconic “Autobiography of a Yogi”
YOG2100 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Of all the books that spread Hindu dharma beyond India, none has had as … Read More
Holiday Season Gift Course
This Holiday Season, light a lamp of knowledge by gifting a HUA course(s) to your family and friends. Your Gift … Read More
Teaching Yoga for Children
YOG3004 – This course enables students to integrate yoga in their teaching career, for guiding children, and for developing spiritual … Read More
James Mill and the Rise of Liberal-Left in Britain
PHS6303 – This course shows that the noxious discourse on Hindus and Hinduism which emerged through the writings of James … Read More
Hindu Temples and Traditions
TAT3104 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) Temples occupy an important place in the Hindu mind, both in India and amongst … Read More
DEHA – The principles of sound body in Bhagavad Gita
HSF1301 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) “DEHA – The principles of sound body in Bhagavad-Gita” is the first part of a … Read More
Race and Hindu Reform
HAM6405 – This course is the second part of a two-part course sequence that begins with HAM6403-Race and Modern Hinduism … Read More
Mahābhārata V: Bhakti and Contemporary Hinduism
TAT7205 – This is Part V of the 6-part Mahābhārata certificate program. The Mahābhārata is the founding text of classical … Read More
The Yoga of the Yoga Sutras
YOG2002 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course takes the students into a journey of exploration of yoga as enunciated … Read More
Intermediate Sanskrit – Exercises in Cases Moods, and Suffixes
SAN0007 – Refresh knowledge of tenses and vibhaktis; Read and comprehend hitopadesha stories; Engage in everyday conversations; Comprehend longer stories, … Read More
Mahabharata IV: Epic Philosophy
TAT7204 – This course is the fourth of a 6-part Course Sequence that explores the great epic of India, The … Read More
Teaching Yoga for Children
YOG3004 – This course enables students to integrate yoga in their teaching career, for guiding children, and for developing spiritual … Read More
Learn Bhagavad Geeta (Ch. 2) and simple Samskritam
SAN1013 – This course is the third in a 16-course sequence which constitutes the Certificate Program in Bhagavad Geeta through … Read More
Distortions in Indian Historiography
HAM4301 – This course traces the distortions in the historiography of medieval and modern India, discernible since the Independence of … Read More
The Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
YOG2001 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This Course takes the Students into a Journey of Exploration of Yoga as enunciated … Read More
The Bhagavadgita and the West
HAM6404 – This course traces the history of the Western reception of the Bhagavadgītā, a central text of classical Hinduism … Read More
Ayurveda – The Wisdom of Wellbeing
TAT1101 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This foundational course is designed to make the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda accessible to … Read More
Introduction to the dasasantimantras
TAT1001 – This course provides an immersive introduction to the Mantra and Chanting traditions of Sanatana Dharma. It focuses on … Read More
Hindu Contributions to the World in the Realm of Mind – Towards Sciences and Arts
HSF1203 – This course belongs to the set of the courses which explore the contributions of the Hindus to the world … Read More
Decolonizing the Hindu Condition
PHS6302 – This course will analyze in detail the psychological and sociological consequences of the British colonial narratives on Hindus, … Read More
The Yoga of Global Transformation
This course explores how humanity can meet the ever-pressing challenge of global sustainability, that we all confront collectively. It explores … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Vedanta)
(SAN8110) – The schools of philosophy based on the last portions of the Vedas, i.e. Vedānta, not only vary in … Read More
Race & Modern Hinduism
This course traces the construction of “race” in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Europe, beginning with the theological, political, and scientific source … Read More
Holistic Yoga – 2: Deepen Your Yoga Practice
YOG2000 – This course provides in-depth experience of holistic yoga, that integrates asana, pranayama, and meditation techniques for a sustained … Read More
Managing Diabetes through Holistic Yoga
This course provides online classroom training under the guidance of senior yoga therapists so that students can learn to practice … Read More
Hindu Contributions to The World in The Realm of Matter – The Big 5
HSF1201 – This course explores the contributions of the Hindus to the world in the realm of matter, which has … Read More
Managing Back Pain through Holistic Yoga
YOG1006 – This course provides online classroom training under the guidance of senior yoga therapists so that students can learn … Read More
How Hindu Dharma Transformed America
HAM2100 – (C.P.H.S – Core Course) This course explores the history and impact of Vedic Wisdom on America’s Spiritual Landscape … Read More
The History of Shastriya Sangeet
TAT3102 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) Hindu Musical Traditions (Shastriya Sangeet traditions) are ancient and diverse. This course takes students on a … Read More
Indian and Western Music Traditions – A Comparative Study
TAT3103 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course is the first of a three-part course sequence in the Hindu Musical Traditions … Read More
Mahabharata III: War Books
TAT7203 – This course is the third of a 6-part Course Sequence that explores the great epic of India, The … Read More
Antaranga Mandapam
YOG3101 – How is this Coronavirus pandemic going to end? Will we return to our ‘old selves’ and our ‘familiar … Read More
Prefixes, Compounds, Sanskrit Maxims & Analogies
SAN2004 – Gain proficiency in the prefixes / upasargas, 4 more types of sandhis, anvaya-krama, and one more laukeeka-nyAya (maxims … Read More
Advanced Sanskrit- Conjugates, Voices & Sanskrit Literature
SAN0402 – Gain proficiency in the 4 types of conjugates (sandhis), anvaya-krama, Atmanepada, passive voice, bhAve-prayoga, and “kta” usage, through … Read More
Internship and Practicum in Teaching Holistic Yoga
Teaching yoga is best learned under a mentor in a class-setting. In this internship, students will shadow experienced yoga instructors … Read More
Teaching Holistic Yoga Retreat
This course enables students in transitioning from being a practitioner of yoga into a certified instructor who can teach others … Read More
Holistic Yoga Teacher Training Foundations Intensive
This course enables students to integrate holistic yoga into their lifestyle and become proactive in managing their stress and wellness … Read More
The Yoga of Mahabharata
YOG3100 – (C.P.H.S – Elective Course) This course is designed to use the itihasa-purana Mahabharata as a mirror to discover … Read More
Introduction to Bhagavadgita
HSF5002 – The Bhagavad Gita is a moksha-shastra, a sacred text that reveals the vision of the Upanisads. In that … Read More
Advaita Vedanta: A Method
HSF6004 – This course will explore and demonstrate the use of the methods (prakriyas) used in the Upanisads to unfold … Read More
Freedom and Reality: An Introduction to Advaita Vedanta
HSF5004 – Who am I, really? Why am I here? Why do we suffer? Is there any solution to the … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Vedanta (Basic)
(SAN8109) – The Vedic body of knowledge provides scope for different interpretations even when connected with the same objectives. Particularly, … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Ayurveda)
(SAN7105) – The wellbeing of the individual and society in the Vedic vision of the universe included both material and … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Basic (Jyotish)
(SAN7107) – The Vedic knowledge systems of the Hindu traditions were supported by auxiliary systems called Vedāṅgas in understanding the … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Ayurveda)
(SAN8108) – This course provides an in-depth appreciation of the science and practice of Āyurveda, through a study of one … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Jyotisha)
(SAN8107) – Jyotiṣa (loosely translated as astrology/astronomy), described as the eyes of the Vedas, uses mathematical calculations as tools for … Read More
Applied Vedic Science – Advanced (Yoga)
(SAN8105) – The wellbeing of the individual and society in the Vedic vision of the universe included both material and … Read More
Sahitya – IV
(SAN8103) – This course explores the features of prose and campū literature in Sanskrit and provides an illustration of each … Read More
Sahitya – III
(SAN7103) – In the Hindu literary tradition, literary compositions inculcate awareness and sensibility of Dharma in the minds of both … Read More
Sahitya – Padya
(SAN6103) – In the Hindu literary tradition, literary compositions inculcate awareness and sensibility of Dharma in the minds of both … Read More
Sahitya Landscape
(SAN5103) – In the Hindu literary tradition, literary compositions inculcate awareness and sensibility of Dharma in the minds of both … Read More
Vyakarana – IV
(SAN8102) – Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī is a monumental work in the sūtra format (short aphorisms) that establishes the grammar for classical … Read More
Vyakarana – III
(SAN7102) – Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī is a monumental work in the sūtra format (short aphorisms) that establishes the grammar for classical … Read More
Vyakarana – II
(SAN6102) – The course involves the study of sections of the Laghu-siddhānta-kaumudī pertaining to the technical terms, rules of interpretation … Read More
Vyakarana – I
(SAN5102) – Pāṇini’s Aṣṭādhyāyī is a monumental work in the sūtra format (short aphorisms) that establishes the grammar for classical … Read More
The Vedas (Atharva)
(SAN8104) – Vedic texts constitute the foundation of the worldview and way of life that informs Hindu life and culture … Read More
The Vedas (Yajus-Sama)
(SAN7104) – Vedic texts constitute the foundation of the worldview and way of life that informs Hindu life and culture … Read More
Comparative Religion: Death and Meaning
HSF6003 – The central problem of human life is twofold: morality and mortality. Given the certainty of death, is there … Read More
History of Dharmaśāstras II
HSF6007 – This is the second course in a two-part survey course that provides an overview of dharma literature from … Read More
Brahmasūtras
HSF8000 – The Brahmasūtras are aphorisms on Brahman. Along with the Upaniṣads and the Bhagavadgītā, they form a triad of … Read More
History of Dharmaśāstras I
HSF5006 – This two-part survey course provides an overview of dharma literature from ancient and medieval texts of the Hindu … Read More
Research and Writing Preparatory Seminar
This introductory seminar introduces students to the fundamentals of academic research and writing. A prerequisite for beginning graduate study, it … Read More
Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo
CPS7500 – Indian philosopher, poet, mystic and Yogi, Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950), argued that human society has evolved throughout history. His … Read More
The Mahabharata II: Dicing and Exile
TAT7202 – This is Part 2 of a four-semester course on the entire Mahābhārata. The course focuses on an overview … Read More
Human Rights: A Hindu Perspective
CPS7506 – Though its origin could be traced to the ancient and medieval periods, human rights as a concept and … Read More
Experience Incredible India
HSF5001 – This course offers a unique study abroad opportunity, that includes an authentic, enriching and transformative experience in India … Read More
The Humanities and the University – II
Inspired by neo-humanism, the research university was to facilitate self-cultivation, aesthetic appreciation (especially through knowledge of classical antiquity), and a … Read More
International Politics: A Vedanta Perspective
CPS7507 – How does a Vedanta perspective widen our understanding of the current predicaments, and help us explore solutions to … Read More
Applied Vedic Sciences Basic (Yoga)
(SAN6105) – This course introduces the categories of Yoga with their respective definitions, based on the Yogasūtras of Patañjali along … Read More
Mimamsa Advanced
(SAN8106) – Epistemology is an important subject of study across several śāstras in the Indic knowledge tradition, in both Vedic … Read More
Nyaya-vaisesika Advanced
(SAN7101) – The key features of the Navya-nyāya system of thought as it evolved in time to become the main … Read More
The Vedas (Rgveda)
(SAN6104) – The course provides an overview of the features, structure, and contents of the Ṛgveda as well as provides … Read More
Term Project – Sanskrit Studies
(SAN8101) – At the end of 36 Credit-hours of course work, students will have an adequate introduction to the subjects … Read More
Mimamsa Basic
(SAN7106) – In the Hindu knowledge traditions, the science of interpreting various Vedic injunctions and aphorisms, and methods of reconciling … Read More
Nyaya-Vaisesika Basic
(SAN6101) – Two distinct systems of classification of world phenomena, i.e. ontologies have emerged from the Vedic thought called Nyaya … Read More
Vedic Science Foundations
(SAN5101) – India has its own highly systematized method of scientific discourse that is followed in all scientific texts, called … Read More
Contesting Neo-Hinduism
PHS7305 – This course demystifies the traditional/neo binary in the western narrative on Hinduism, which has been crafted to undermine … Read More
Philosophy of Science and Hinduism
PHS8302 – In the colonial and postcolonial contexts, there have been many attempts both by Indians and western people to … Read More
Philosophical Foundations of Orientalism
PHS8301 – Orientalism employs a technique termed “deconstruction.” In order to effectively and critically examine a colonial and postcolonial discourse, … Read More
Orientalism and Hinduism
PHS7304 – This course studies Edward Said’s Orientalism and its critiques, offering ways to reclaim and apply his discourse in … Read More
Arthasastra
CPS6505 – Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra, written around 300 BC, is a text on statecraft, on political realism. It deals with various … Read More
The Vision of the Bhagavad-Gītā
HSF5002 – Distilled from the Upaniṣad, the Śrīmad Bhagavad-Gītā is a fundamental text of Hindu Dharma which has given rise … Read More
Anticolonialism and Postcolonialism
PHS7301 – Postcolonial theories are simultaneously theoretical frameworks as well as research methodologies. This course introduces the theories of three … Read More
The Foundation of Vedānta
HSF5004 – Vedānta also known as the Upaniṣad, found at the end of all four Vedas, reveal the goal and … Read More
Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa
TAT7301 – Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa is a classic story of human self-development focused on the relationship between the macrocosm (the kingdom) … Read More
Ancient Greek Philosophy
HSF6002 – What is the meaning of existence? What is the nature of truth? These were the questions asked by … Read More
Textual Criticism
This course teaches the fundamentals of textual criticism. Alongside a historical survey of scribal and editorial practices, we shall explore … Read More
The Humanities and the University – I
Inspired by neo-humanism, the research university was to facilitate self-cultivation, aesthetic appreciation (especially through a knowledge of classical antiquity), and … Read More
Historical Methods and Sources
As a mode of knowing, history has acquired unparalleled prestige. We now think that to know when, where and under … Read More
The Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment or, simply, the Enlightenment extended from the late seventeenth to the eighteenth century. This epoch had … Read More
Aryanism and Indology
The idea of an Aryan “master race” has an enduring hold on the racist imagination. But when and how did … Read More
Critical Issues in Hindu Studies
PHS8300 – This course outlines the critical issues involved in the European understanding of Hindus and India, developed within the … Read More
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
HSF6005 – The extraordinary popularity of Yoga worldwide is anchored on its versatile use and application. From fitness and beauty … Read More
Introduction to Vedas
(SAN5104) – Vedic texts constitute the foundation of the worldview and way of life that informs Hindu life and culture … Read More
Gandhian Philosophy
CPS7503 – The relevance of Mahatma Gandhi for the contemporary world, characterized by turbulence, is indisputable. Gandhi’s principles of Ahimsa … Read More
Hinduism & Peace
An exploration of Hindu thought, particularly those elements which are relevant from a conflict resolution perspective … Read More
Introduction to Conflict and Peace Studies
CPS 5501 An overview of conflict resolution and peace studies with a focus on the major theories and their application … Read More
