India
Journey to the Sacred Traditions of India
UNM Taos - Spring 2008 - Class# HHHA 293
Destinations - Course Syllabus - Itinerary - India Trip Application - Dr. Khalsa
| Course Description: | Students will experience the major religious, spiritual and sacred traditions practiced in India today. It will be a busy schedule, traveling, visiting sites and learning as much as possible during the 11 days in country. Classroom discussions, and assigned readings will prepare students with the basics of history, beliefs and teachings of the various traditions. |
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| Date: | March 15 – March 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Cost: | $3,500 - $4,000. Costs include airfare, local transport, food, hotels and special classes. (Cost fluctuations due to airfare). Costs do not include personal expenses, insurance, books, souvenirs, gifts, etc. |
| Airfare: | Airfare will be approximately 2,000 (maybe less if we can buy early). You must be able to purchase your ticket through the travel agent using a credit card as soon as the ticket becomes available. We should finalize all travel details in December. |
| Passport: | Students need a valid passport. If you do not already have one, apply immediately and use expedited procedures – Fed Ex, pay a little extra. |
| Visa: | You will also need a tourist visa to India – about $90 + Fed Ex. |
| Vaccinations: | No vaccinations are required for India. Vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Diphtheria are recommended by some doctors. Quinine will be available to protect against Malaria. |
| Text: | Religions of India in Practice: Donald S. Lopez, Jr. (ed) |
| Contact: | Kirpal S. Khalsa, Ph.D. (kirpals@kiit.com) |
| Religious sites to visit: (See pictures below) | Baha’i: the Lotus Temple,
Delhi Hindu: Akshardham Temple, Delhi; Durgiana Temple, Amritsar Muslim: Jama Masjid, The Royal Mosque, Delhi Yoga: Parmarth Niketan, Yoga Ashram, Rishikesh Sikh: Golden Temple, Amritsar, Bangla Sahib, Delhi Buddhist: Tushita Meditation Center, Dharamsala Jain: Digambara Jain temple- Lal Mandir, Delhi. Christian: Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, Delhi |
| Cultural/historical sites to visit: | Red Fort, Delhi; Lodhi Garden, Delhi; Red Fort, Agra; Taj Mahal, Agra; National Museum, Delhi |