BHAKTIVEDANTA COLLEGE

radhadesh

ISKCON TODAY

50,000.

life members

250,000.

total devotees

As ISKCON continues to grow, there is an increasing need for devotees who are well-versed in sastra and philosophy to serve

Prabhupada’s mission by leading.

500.

templescenterscommunities

schoolsrestaurants

ISKCON is meeting its need for increased systematic

education with Bhaktivedanta College.

1. ABOUT BC

COLLEGE HISTORYIn 1995, devotees from VTE (Vaishnava Training and Education) and the European Communications Leadership Team began to discuss the creation of a ministerial program to train devotees in teaching, preaching, and leadership.

The devotees involved created the course structure, curriculum, and academic facilities of Bhaktivedanta College, which opened in September 2002.

This degree is recognized in 44 countries.

ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY

Since 2006, Bhaktivedanta College has been is in partnership with the University of Wales Lampeter, the oldest degree-awarding institution in Wales, founded in

1822. Students receive a Bachelor of Theology in Vaisnava

Studies, the first of its kind in the English-speaking world.

COLLABORATIONS

Bhaktivedanta College

also collaborates with

The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies,

a recognized independent center of

Oxford University.

Located in theArdennes mountains of Belgium

RADHADESH

Ideal for study, research and

sadhana

THRIVING VAISNAVA COMMUNITY

BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS

2. ACADEMICS

Since opening in 2002, the College has received over 1,000 students

from 26 countries

BC aspires to be a Vaishnava university. The main offering of the college is the Ministerial Program.

This program educates devotees to become preachers, teachers, leaders,

scholars, and managers.

1. Academic achievement2. Vocational competence3. Exemplary character

Philosophy and Theology

Religious Studies

Practical Theology

Scriptural Studies

4 COURSES OF STUDY

Year 1

Philosophy and TheologyClassical and Medieval Western PhilosophyIndian Philosophy: Introduction to VedantaIntroduction to Ethics

Religious StudiesTheory and Method in the Study of ReligionIntroduction to HinduismWorld Religions

Practical TheologyCommunication SkillsTeaching SkillsIntroduction to Sanskrit

Scriptural StudiesLanguage path: Sanskrit/Bengali

Year 1

Year 2

Philosophy and TheologyModern and Post-modern Western PhilosophyIndian Philosophy: History of Vaisnava ThoughtModern Interpretations of the Bhagavad-gita

Religious StudiesSociology of ReligionScience and Religion

Practical TheologyPastoral CareTeaching Skills2

Scriptural StudiesPre-modern Indian Theologians: Rupa and Jiva GoswamisVedas and UpanisadsClassic Indian Literature: Ramayana and MahabharataLanguage path: Sanskrit 2/Bengali 2

Year 2

Philosophy and TheologyThe Six Classical Indian Philosophies

Religious StudiesModern Hindu Trends

Practical TheologySocial Issues and Conflicts in Religious OrganizationsCommunity DevelopmentField Trip Module

Scriptural StudiesSacred Texts: Chaitanya CharitamritaSacred Texts: The Bhagavata PuranaChaitanya Vaisnava LiteratureKavya: Readings in Indian PoetryLanguage path: Sanskrit/Bengali Dissertation Module

Year 3

BHAKTISASTRI

Great minds at Radhadesh

FACULTY INCLUDEDr. Jose M. Fornos, Ph.D. (University of Barcelona) Dr. Jonathan Edelmann, Ph.D. (Oxford University) Dr. Kenneth R. Valpey, Ph.D. (Oxford University)Dr. Kiyokazu Okita (Oxford University) Dr. Pranava Dasa, Ph.D. (University of Gothenburg)Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ph.D. (Oxford University)Dr. Rembert Lutjeharms, Ph.D. (Oxford University)Dr. Edith Best, D.Ed., (University of North Carolina)Claire Robison, M.A. (Cambridge University)Seth W. Spellman, Juris Doctor (UCLA School of Law)Ana Knez, M.A. (Jesuit College, Zagreb)Anne Marie Dooney, M.St. (Oxford University)Brian Bloch, M.A. (Eastern Mennonite Uni., Virginia) Cristina Casanova, M.Ed. (Columbia University)

ADVISING & MENTORSHIP

Students select an adviser from the college faculty, and are mentored academically and spiritually throughout

their tenure. Tutorials with teachers and resident tutors are available

for discussion.Students are also coached in peer mentoring.

CREATIVITY NURTURED

by hilary taper, austrailia BC ‘13

BC ALUMNI

1. PhD student at Berkley

2. Working for ISKCON GBC 3. Teacher

4. Secretary for ISKCON Ministry of Education

5. MA from Oxford University in Philosophy

6. MS from University of Cardiff in Asian Studies

3. STUDENT LIFE

Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha

TEMPLE PROGRAMS

Morning program

Deity

serviceGarlandsCookingKirtan

Pujari assistant

PREACHING PROGRAMS

University of Ghent

Public programsHarinamsConcerts in cultural hallsUniversity programsSankirtana

Maastricht, The

Netherlands

Archana

Student organized

happening now

400devotees from all over

Europe

KIRTAN PROGRAMS

DEVOTEE ASSOCIATION

by hilary taper, austrailia BC ‘13

VAISNAVI ASHRAM AT BC

4. MY EXPERIENCES4. MY EXPERIENCE

5. SUPPORT BC5. SUPPORT BC

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Financial Aid is

needed for:ScholarshipTeachers Facilities Maintenance

Fees to UWL

“There will be a Hare Krishna explosion in

America if your generation just takes the baton.

Don’t wait for us to give it to you. Take risks and do it. And you will definitely

be divinely empowered with great success.”

- Radhanath Swami

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