06-21-2006, 11:59 PM
Oxford honour for Centre for Hindu Studies
June 21, 2006 19:23 IST
The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies has been granted the status of Recognised Independent Centre by the Oxford university. OCHS, the world's leading centre for the study of Hindu traditions, is one of two institutions given this status and bagged the honour after just seven years of teaching and conducting research into aspects of Hindu culture.
"It is an official recognition by Oxford University that we are its principal provider in the field of Hindu Studies, and thus a duly constituted member of the University's community," the Centre's Academic Director Gavin Flood said.
"Culture and religion are of fundamental public concern as we move into the 21st century. This may prove to be an important model for enabling emerging communities to face issues of modernity and globalisation in an intelligent, constructive way," he said.
According to Indian High Commissioner Kamlesh Sharma, the rising profile of India and the remarkable success of the Diaspora has increased interest in the foundations of its culture and traditions. "The affiliation with Oxford University advances the work of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies in providing serious academic focus on Hindu culture and its depth of wisdom and creativity for a wide audience," he said.
The new formal status has been created by Oxford to acknowledge independent institutions working with the university in research and teaching.
An OCHS release quoted Oxford university chancellor Lord Patten of Barnes as saying that the "development fits in well with our goal to attract more Indian students to come and study at Oxford".
June 21, 2006 19:23 IST
The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies has been granted the status of Recognised Independent Centre by the Oxford university. OCHS, the world's leading centre for the study of Hindu traditions, is one of two institutions given this status and bagged the honour after just seven years of teaching and conducting research into aspects of Hindu culture.
"It is an official recognition by Oxford University that we are its principal provider in the field of Hindu Studies, and thus a duly constituted member of the University's community," the Centre's Academic Director Gavin Flood said.
"Culture and religion are of fundamental public concern as we move into the 21st century. This may prove to be an important model for enabling emerging communities to face issues of modernity and globalisation in an intelligent, constructive way," he said.
According to Indian High Commissioner Kamlesh Sharma, the rising profile of India and the remarkable success of the Diaspora has increased interest in the foundations of its culture and traditions. "The affiliation with Oxford University advances the work of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies in providing serious academic focus on Hindu culture and its depth of wisdom and creativity for a wide audience," he said.
The new formal status has been created by Oxford to acknowledge independent institutions working with the university in research and teaching.
An OCHS release quoted Oxford university chancellor Lord Patten of Barnes as saying that the "development fits in well with our goal to attract more Indian students to come and study at Oxford".