University of Birmingham makes key appointments in Jain Studies
The University of Birmingham has made three key academic appointments in establishing its new world-leading teaching and research portfolio in Jainism. Revealed on 12th June 2023, the academics taking up these posts will
University of Birmingham launches Jainism teaching and research programme
The University of Birmingham is launching a world-leading teaching and research programme in Jainism, made possible by generous supporters from the Jain community. Jainism is an ancient religion originating from India, emphasising non-violence,
UK university launches new Jainism programme, enrollments to begin from January
The University of Birmingham on Wednesday announced the launch of a new teaching and research programme in Jainism, which will open for enrollment from January 2023. A group of Indian-origin philanthropists belonging to
Dr. Jasvant Modi Helping to Promote Jainism One College at a Time
Dr. Jasvant Modi, a Los Angeles philanthropist and a retired gastroenterologist, has been helping to lead a global effort to introduce Jainism to a world sorely in need of its ethical principles and
Dr. Jasvant Modi Pledges $13 Million to Establish Jain Studies in Higher Education
Dr. Jasvant Modi, a Los Angeles philanthropist and a retired gastroenterologist, recently announced pledges totaling $13 million dollarsto establish Jain Studies in at colleges and universities across the United States, in coordination with
Candler receives gift to endow postdoctoral fellowship in Jain Studies
Candler School of Theology has received a $1 million gift to establish an endowment supporting a permanently funded postdoctoral fellowship in Jain studies, which will advance Candler’s growing work in interfaith engagement and
$800K Gift Introduces Jain Studies to CSUN
Exposure to a wide range of cultures and faiths is paramount to providing students with a well-rounded higher education, and to building an enlightened and inclusive society. With this shared objective, California State
Little known outside India, Jainism spreads at colleges amid calls to ‘decolonize’ studies
Source Los Angeles — Cerritos College in Norwalk — where the majority of students are Latino and the first in their families to attend college — is a stone’s throw from Southern California’s
Little known outside India, Jainism spreads at colleges amid calls to ‘decolonize’ studies
Cerritos College in Norwalk — where the majority of students are Latino and the first in their families to attend college — is a stone’s throw from Southern California’s famed “Little India,” a stretch of clothing and
Bhagwan Shantinath Lectureship at California State University of Fullerton
The Jain community in Southern California reached another milestone – Three families donated to start Bhagwan Shantinath Lectureship at California State University of Fullerton (CSUF). Signing ceremony took place on Sunday, August 26,
Dr. Jasvant Modi – Hard Work With Great Dreams
Dr. Jasvant Modi is a retired gastroenterologist and philanthropist in Los Angeles. He was born in India and moved to the United States in 1975, after completing his medical studies in Ahmedabad, located in
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