Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) is recognized as one
of India’s greatest spiritual figures and
teachers, who with a firm grounding in its ancient
traditions, boldly reached out towards a greater
spiritual realization for humanity’s future.
This degree program is designed to give the learner
a broad and deep understanding of Sri Aurobindo’s
philosophical thought and spiritual practice and
its place in the context of Hindu thought. It is
offered jointly by the
Sri Aurobindo Centre for
Advanced Research (SACAR) in India and Hindu University
of America.
Master’s Degree Program Requirements:
The Master’s Degree in Sri
Aurobindo Studies requires 33 credits in course
work.
The courses for this program include:
2 Core Courses (to be completed
with HU)
| Course # |
Course Title |
| HUC 5001 |
Principles of Hinduism |
| HUC 5003 |
Basic Sanskrit |
Elective courses available
for this program include the following:
Two out of the group of the following six HU academic
electives:
| Course # |
Course Title |
| HIN 5001 |
Basic Hindu Scriptures |
| HIN 5002 |
Universal Themes in Hinduism |
| HIN 5003 |
Historical Development of Hinduism |
| HIN 5900 |
Message of the Bhagavad Gita |
| HNP 5001 |
Vedic Philosophy |
| HNP 5002 |
Philosophy of the Upanishads |
Four out of the group of the following nine
SACAR academic electives:
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