Overview

Bringing you leading scholars from around the world, this flexible remote program is designed to teach you how to apply timeless Jain wisdom in your busy everyday life whether you are Jain or not.

Key Facts

As a human society, we face unprecedented environmental and social challenges. Most Jains and non-Jains interested in learning about the Jain tradition therefore wish to understand how they can incorporate the tradition’s philosophical and moral insights in daily personal, professional, social, and familial life for the betterment of society and the planet.

What makes this Engaged Jain Studies - South Asian and Global Perspectives degree at Claremont School of Theology remarkably one of a kind is just that: its emphasis on integrating what students learn from rigorous Jain scholarship on philosophy, ethics, history, and anthropology into their daily lives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Non-violence as a Way of Life

Engaged Jainism and Animal Advocacy

Social Justice and Modern Yoga

Studies in Jain Karma and Ethics

Theories and Praxis of Non-violence and Jainism

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies Asian studies View 3 other Masters in Asian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form (available online here)
Resume/CV

Personal Statement (approximately 1000 words)
Official transcripts demonstrating the completion of an accredited bachelor’s degree.* (Please submit transcripts from all academic institutions attended after high school.)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Application Fee ($50)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26520 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26520 USD / year

≈ 26520 USD / year

Funding

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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