PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The six-month Certificate Programme provides an introduction to Sri Aurobindo’s life and major writings in the areas of Indian culture, philosophy, social and political thought, yoga, and psychology—utilizing selected key excerpts from his writings in each of these areas. The five sections in the programme are:

a) Sri Aurobindo: His Life, Work and Vision
b) The Indian Tradition  
c) Integral Philosophy
d) Social and Political Thought  
e) Yoga Psychology

Different aspects are covered in individual sections which are presented sequentially to the learners. Learners earn 4 (four) credits for successfully completing each ‘core content’ block, while 2 (two) credit is awarded for the introductory block. The learner also receives 2 (two) credit for attending the 4-day Personal Contact Programme at SACAR organized at the beginning of the programme.

PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME

Important note for August 2010 candidates:

PCP will be held from August 1- August 4, 2010Oct 4-10, 2010
Foreign applicants, please email at sacaroffice@gmail.com for details

While the bulk of the learning and teaching for this programme is conducted online, learners are asked to come to SACAR, Pondicherry for a 7-day personal contact period held at the beginning of their programme. During this time the learners will participate in various learning activities which serve as an orientation for their programme. They are also given demonstration and hands-on training for the online learning system used for the programme. Additionally, learners benefit immensely by experiencing and absorbing the spiritual atmosphere of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville.

Learners are awarded 2 (two) credit for attending and completing the PCP.

PROGRAMME DURATION

• Six (6) months
• Maximum time allowed to complete the programme: One (1) year

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE