The popular on line children’s book reviewing site, Write Away recently reviewed the Institute’s recent publication. Following is an extract from their web site at http://www.writeaway.org.uk/component/option,com_weblinks/Itemid,23/ Discover JainismNew! Featured For teachers and pupils wanting to learn more about Jainism, an ancient faith of non-violence, resources have been limited. Although RE teachers are now being[…]
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A ‘Learn Jainism’ Blog is being launched by Colin Hynson to provide updates on the web site with the same name.
Following Dr Sanghrajka’s work with RE Council – there is a recognition now that minority religions like Jainism should also be given a place in the regular RE curriculum of all primary schools. The Schools Minister, Ms Diana johnson supports this idea.
Scholars in Jain Community may wish to avail themselves of the opportunities being offered by the University of Oslo, Norway. Up to 3 fellowships are being offered at The Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Education through the Kultrans program. Up to two doctoral fellowships will be at the Faculty of Humanities. We’d be glad to[…]
Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology in collaboration with National Mission for Manuscript, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi organizing a National Workshop on Manuscriptology and Palaeography from 20th December 2009 to 10th January 2010. An Inaugural Function is organized on 20th December 2009 under the aegis of Prof. Vachaspati Upadahyaya, Vice-Chancellor, Lal Bahadur[…]
Second Book in the Series Learn Jainism for Primary Schools to be launched in January 2010
Report on Foundation in Jain Studies Course: Sep – Dec 2009 Oshwal Association of UK ~ Oshwal Centre ~ Potters Bar After being recognised as an INSTITUTE by the Companies House and registered as the Institute of Jainology Limited, the Directors decided that courses in Jainism should be offered not only through the Birkbeck University[…]
The Institute has been offering the courses in Jainism in the UK through Birkbeck College, London University for several years and under its own aegis to interest community members on an individual basis. Last year, several requests were received from Jain Sanghs to conduct the ‘Foundation Course on Jainism’ in their countries. Subsequently courses were[…]
QCDA (Qualification & Curriculum Development Authority) is managing a major consultation on four issues, two of which directly affect Religious Education. As part of this consultation, QCDA intends to hold focus groups for members of faith or belief communities, and members of SACREs, in different parts of the country: 1. 1st June in London […]
11th Jaina Annual Lecture & Studies Workshop at SOAS Centre for Jaina Studies at School of Oriental & African Studies , University of London will hold its Annual Lecture 11th in series, on Thursday 12th March 2009 at 6.00pm. The Studies Workshop will be held the following day, Friday 13th March 2009 from 9am to[…]