Unit Outlines

Temple Worship                            (Core Unit)
This unit develops the knowledge, skills and values of temple deity worship and gives devotees practical experience in the various procedures of daily worship.
40 Classes, 10 credit points

Brahminical Culture and Ethics 1           (Core Unit)
In this unit devotees will develop values and knowledge required to lead / guide a spiritual society. Devotees will learn the role of a brahmana in giving guidance and direction to various social and managerial structures according guru, sadhu and scripture. This will include elementary teacher training and giving sastra class.
(40 classes), 10 credit points

Cooking for the Deities                        (Core Unit)
Devotees will learn the process of cooking within ISKCON and how to develop and refine their cooking skills.
(36 classes), 4 credit points

Deity Dressing                                (Core Unit)
Devotees will learn how to dress deities. Skills included will be color matching, how to select appropriate jewelry, wrap a turban, hang cloth and garlands etc.
(18 classes), 4 credit points

Samskaras
In this unit devotees will develop skills and knowledge required to perform major samskaras. Devotees will learn the function of samskaras and how to set up and perform a fire yajna.
(18 classes), 4 credit points

Festivals
Devotees will learn the function of festivals, the meaning of the different festivals, and how to observe various festivals.
(12 classes), 4 credit points

Tulasi
Devotees will learn to appreciate the identity of Tulasi and will also develop knowledge and skills for caring for, and worshiping Tulasi.
(10 classes), 2 credit points

Dress Making
Devotees will learn the basics of dress design and important components of making a dress.
(18 classes), 4 credit points

Flower Arranging
Devotees will learn how to make flower arrangements, vases etc.
(8 classes), 2 credit points

Introduction to Vedic Astrology
This unit is an introduction to Vedic astrology. Students will become acquainted with the basic terminology. They will also learn about tithis, how they are calculated and how festivals etc. are determined according to tithi. Students will also gain a basic understanding of determining auspicious day to perform samskaras.
(10 classes), 2 credit points

Practicum                                    (Core Unit)
This unit will involve students being placed in appropriate Temple settings and functioning in a professional manner for a three day period. This will be done under the tutorage of experts in specific fields. Students will be assessed by keeping a professional journal and the observation records of the tutor.
(5 days), 10 credit points