M.A in Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy

Master of Arts (MA)

Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy

Overview

Jainism is one of humanity's oldest philosophies, a venerable system of beliefs that seamlessly aligns with contemporary scientific understanding. Rooted in the comprehensive philosophy of life, it espouses four foundational principles: Ahiṁṣā in conduct, Anekāntavāda in thoughts, Syadvāda in speech, and Aparigraha in societal interactions. These pillars form the bedrock upon which the edifice of Jainism rests. Across epochs, Jain principles and practices have retained their relevance, offering timeless wisdom for navigating life's complexities. This endeavor seeks to illuminate the rich tapestry of Jain tradition, history, and archaeology, while also highlighting the universal principles of Jainism and their enduring significance in the modern era.

The MA Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy postgraduate curriculum is meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive exploration of Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy. Its primary objective is to elucidate the timeless and profound principles of Jainism, emphasizing their relevance in contemporary society. Additionally, the program endeavors to facilitate a comparative analysis of Jain philosophy with other Indian and Western philosophical traditions.

The department is dedicated to fostering holistic development, nurturing all facets of an individual's personality, and fostering a pursuit of elevated spiritual growth. Through this program, students are immersed in a value-based education rooted in Jain philosophy, thereby fostering their intellectual advancement. Ultimately, the curriculum aims to equip students with the tools to strive for human excellence, providing them with the foundation to lead enriched lives imbued with wisdom and moral integrity.

Duration: 2 years

Fees Structure:

Application form - 1071/-
Per semester - 7500/-

Faculties:

Dr. Trapti Jain (HOD and Associate Professor)
Dr. Preeti Shah (M.A.coordinator and Assistant Professor)
Dr. Vandana Mehta (Assistant Professor)
Mr. Achyutkant Jain (Assistant Professor)
Ms. Hemlatha Gandhi (Research Assistant)

Admin Executive - Mrs. Pushpavathi K N

Certificate Course in Jain Religions and Philosophy

The JAIN (Deemed-to-be) University offers six-month certificate courses in Jain Religion and Philosophy, Life Management, and Paramāgama.

These Jain Religion and Philosophy course is designed to cater to the curiosity of individuals interested in delving into Jain philosophy. The certificate program covers a diverse array of topics, ranging from fundamental principles of Jainism to more intricate concepts such as metaphysics and epistemology.

Certificate Course in Life Management

The "Complete Life Management" certificate course, spanning six months, is meticulously crafted to address all facets of personality development, encompassing physical, intellectual, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions both in teaching and training.

Certificate Course in Paramāgama

The Five-Year Certificate Course in Paramāgama was initiated with the aim of educating individuals on Jain Spiritual Principles and their practical application in everyday life, employing innovative instructional methods. The mission is to offer a systematic and comprehensive platform for disseminating core Jain Spiritual Concepts knowledge, starting from fundamental principles and progressing to advanced scholarly levels. These five levels are further divided into ten semesters.

Note - Certificate courses will consist of two levels, namely Preliminary and Advanced, each spanning a duration of six months.

जैनोलॉजी और तुलनात्मक धर्म और दर्शन में एमए का स्नातकोत्तर पाठ्यक्रम जैनोलॉजी और तुलनात्मक धर्म और दर्शन की व्यापक खोज करने के लिए सावधानीपूर्वक तैयार किया गया है । इसका प्राथमिक उद्देश्य जैन धर्म के कालातीत और गहन सिद्धांतों को स्पष्ट करना, समकालीन समाज में उनकी प्रासंगिकता पर जोर देना है। इसके अतिरिक्त, कार्यक्रम अन्य भारतीय और पश्चिमी दार्शनिक परंपराओं के साथ जैन दर्शन के तुलनात्मक विश्लेषण को सुविधाजनक बनाने का प्रयास करता है ।

विभाग समग्र विकास को बढ़ावा देने, किसी व्यक्ति के व्यक्तित्व के सभी पहलुओं का पोषण करने और उन्नत आध्यात्मिक विकास की खोज को बढ़ावा देने के लिए समर्पित है। इस कार्यक्रम के माध्यम से, छात्रों को जैन दर्शन में निहित मूल्य-आधारित शिक्षा में शामिल किया जाता है, जिससे उनकी बौद्धिक उन्नति को बढ़ावा मिलता है । अंततः पाठ्यक्रम का उद्देश्य छात्रों को मानवीय उत्कृष्टता के लिए प्रयास करने के लिए उपकरणों से रहित करना है, उन्हें ज्ञान और नैतिक अखंडता से युक्त समृद्ध जीवन जीने की नींव प्रदान करना है ।

संकाय:

डॉ। त्राप्ति जैन (एचओडी और सहायक प्रोफेसर)
डॉ। प्रीति शाह (एमए कोऑर्डिनेटर और सहायक प्रोफेसर)
डॉ। वंदना मेहता (सहायक प्रोफेसर)
श्री अच्युतकांत जैन (सहायक प्रोफेसर)
श्रीमती हेमलता गांधी (अनुसंधान सहायक)

प्रशासनिक कार्यकारी - श्रीमती पुष्पवती के एन

जैन धर्म और दर्शन में प्रमाणपत्र पाठ्यक्रम

जैन (डीम्ड-टू-बी) विश्वविद्यालय जैन धर्म और दर्शन, जीवन प्रबंधन, और परमागमा में छह-माह के प्रमाणपत्र पाठ्यक्रम प्रदान करता है। यह जैन धर्म और दर्शन पाठ्यक्रम उन व्यक्तियों की जिज्ञासा को पूरा करने के लिए तैयार किया गया है जो जैन दर्शन में गहराई से जानने के इच्छुक हैं। प्रमाणपत्र कार्यक्रम में जैनिज़्म के मौलिक सिद्धांतों से लेकर मेटाफिजिक्स और प्रमाणशास्त्र जैसे जटिल विषयों का विस्तार समाविष्ट है।

जीवन प्रबंधन में प्रमाणपत्र पाठ्यक्रम

छह महीने तक का "पूर्ण जीवन प्रबंधन" प्रमाणपत्र पाठ्यक्रम, व्यक्तित्व विकास के सभी पहलुओं पर विचार करते हुए संपन्न है, शिक्षण और प्रशिक्षण दोनों में शारीरिक, बौद्धिक, भावनात्मक, मानसिक, और आध्यात्मिक आयाम को समाविष्ट करते हुए इन आयामों का व्यापक दृष्टिकोण प्रदान करता है।

परमागमा में प्रमाणपत्र पाठ्यक्रम

परमागमा में पांच-वर्षीय प्रमाणपत्र पाठ्यक्रम का उद्देश्य जैन आध्यात्मिक सिद्धांतों की शिक्षा देना और उनके प्रायोगिक अनुप्रयोग को अंतर्विष्ट करना है, नवाचारी शिक्षण विधियों का उपयोग करके इस मिशन का उद्देश्य मौलिक जैन आध्यात्मिक अवधारणाओं के ज्ञान को व्यावसायिक स्तर पर अनुप्रयोगिक स्तर पर उचित और संपूर्ण माध्यम प्रदान करना है, जिसमें मूलभूत सिद्धांतों से आरंभ करके उन्नत विद्यार्थी स्तरों तक की प्रगति हो। ये पांच स्तर और दस सेमेस्टरों में विभाजित हैं।

Eligibility

A student who has passed a 3-year undergraduate degree (level 5.5, a total of 120 credits) shall be eligible for admission to 2-year MA programmes.

Preference will be given to candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

However, students who have not studied requisite courses from the discipline related to the respective programmes will have to undertake the prescribed bridge course(s).

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Program code: 041

Course Commencement : Aug 2026

jainstudies@jainuniversity.ac.in

Study Campus

Jain Studies (under Center for Ancient History and Culture)
Center for Management Studies
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
#133, Lalbagh Road
Bangalore – 560027
P: +9180 4343 0200 / 202
www.cms.ac.in

Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bengaluru - 560069
P : 080- 43430212

Curriculum Structure

Core Compulsory
- Jain History and Art
- Jain Ethics and Culture
- Text -Tattvarthsutra
- Introduction to Canonical Literature
Core Elective (Any One)
- Jain Mathematics
- or
- Introduction to Prakrit Language and Literature

Core Compulsory
- Jain Metaphysics
- Theory of Karma
- Applied Science
- Jain Meditation and Yoga
Core Elective (Any One)
- Generic Paper on Emotional Intelligence
- or
- Science of Living (Jeevan Vigyan) and Preksha Meditation (LS)

Core Compulsory
- Jain Epistemology
- Jain Logic
- Texts - Samayasara and Acharanga
- Jain and Indian-Western Philosophy
Core Elective (Any One)
- Research Methodology
- or
- Sutrakratanga (Text)

Core Compulsory
- Study of Religion
- Specialization Paper (Any Two)
  1. Jain Archaeology
  2. Manuscript Science
  3. Jain Management
- Dissertation
- Seminar Presentation
- Internship

Career Outcomes

Understanding Jainism is like understanding the true philosophy for self-upliftment. It is like a value-based education by which students will be able to understand the ethical, cultural, scientific, and environmental dimensions of Jain philosophy, which will lead to their personality development. It empowers them to broaden their perspective and deal with social realities and problems and helps them find an ideal solution through the universal principles of Jain philosophy.

After doing an M.A. in Jainology and Comparative Religion and Philosophy, Students can do a Ph.D. by clearing the National Eligibility Test (N.E.T.) exam with Jaina, Buddhist, Gandhian, and Peace Studies (Code 60) subject, conducted by University Grants Commission (U.G.C.), New Delhi. By getting the highest marks in N.E.T. Exam, students can also get Junior Research Fellowship (J.R.F.), which gets updated further to Senior Research Fellowship (S.R.F.) for Ph.D. from U.G.C. There are opportunities for teaching jobs in the departments and chairs of Jain Philosophy/Philosophy in Central Government Universities, State Government Universities, Deemed Universities, and Institutes in India. Several endowed chairs have also been established in foreign countries for Jain philosophy/religious studies/theology, in which scholars of Jain philosophy are needed.

FAQ's

What are the 5 main points of Jainism?

The five main points of Jainism are non-violence, truth, non-stealing, non-attachment, and continence. These are also known as the five vows of Jainism.

Who is the Guru of Jainism?

In Jainism, a Guru or Tirthankara is a saviour and the highest preacher of dharma (the righteous path). The first Tirthankara was Rishabhdev, while the last was Mahavira. According to Jain scriptures, the philosophy of Jainism was formalised by the last Tirthankara, Vardhaman Mahavir.

Who is the father of Philosophy?

Socrates, a Greek philosopher, is known as the father of Western philosophy.

Is Philosophy a good career?

Yes. Philosophy can be a promising career as it offers diverse job opportunities across various sectors. Graduates can work in publishing, media, journalism, advertising, teaching, computing and IT.

What is the scope of Philosophy?

The scope of philosophy is broad and includes the study of reality, knowledge, and values. It also influences many aspects of human life, such as politics, society, and economics.

Is studying Philosophy hard?

Philosophy can be challenging, but it can also be rewarding. It requires critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to explain concepts clearly.

How many years is MA Philosophy?

A Master of Arts in Philosophy (MA Philosophy) is a two-year course.