DISCOVER JAINISM: 5-WEEK EXPERIENTIAL INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL

ISJS invites applications for its 5-week International Summer School (ISSJS.2026-5W), to be held from June 18 – July 22, 2026 in Pune, India. The application deadline has been extended to May 10, 2026, giving scholars worldwide an opportunity to join this immersive and experiential academic program.

Already attracting participants from across the globe, the Summer School offers a rare chance to combine rigorous scholarship with lived experience. Designed for graduate and doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty, the program provides both intellectual depth and cultural immersion, making it a transformative journey into Jain wisdom.

Program Highlights

• Intensive study of Jain philosophy, ethics, and culture
• Visits to sacred temples and pilgrimage sites
• Dialogues with Jain ascetics and householders
• Independent research on a chosen theme in Jainism
• Earn 5 academic credit units upon successful completion

This program is especially suited for academicians in Philosophy, Religion, Indology, Anthropology, Theology, and related disciplines, offering a unique blend of experiential learning and scholarly inquiry.

Deadline: May 10, 2026 – Apply now to be part of this global experiential study of Jainism.

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