Is Hinduism a religion or a spiritual worldview? Does this one of the oldest ways of living have some integrative wisdom that's relevant for addressing future global challenges? Yoga and beyond…
Discover the open architecture of Hinduism for spirituality, religiosity and society, as this minor takes us on a learning journey through some of the Hindu texts, traditions, beliefs and practices to nurture thinking towards integrative sustainable development.
Unique features of this minor
- Connects Hindu spirituality, yoga, philosophy, sustainability, leadership, and questions of the technology era.
- Combines classical Hindu texts and Darśanas with contemporary issues such as SDGs, VUCA, ethics, digital life, and intercultural dialogue.
- Offers a structured path from introductory worldview formation to advanced applications in sustainability and leadership.
- Blends academic study with reflection, discussion, presentations, and experiential learning.
- Relevant for students from theology, religious studies, psychology, business, sustainability, humanities, and social sciences.
- Focuses on integrative sustainable development through Hindu knowledge traditions and lived practices.
Coordinators: prof. dr. Sharda Nandram and dr. Puneet K. Bindlish