Religion in India

Dates
10 May - 1 June 2010

The Program
For millennia the religions of India, being both diverse and creative, have contributed to a rich cultural tapestry.  This course explores some of this richness primarily in the Ganges River basin in eastern India.  We experience Indian cultural achievements in Hardwar, Leh, Agra’s Taj Mahal, Delhi, and Dharamsala, the home in exile of the Dalai Lama.  Many visits to local, national, and World Heritage sites sacred to Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Christians complement course readings, lectures, a test, and an independent study project.

Academic Credit
Religion 499 (4 hrs)/599 (4 hrs)

Eligibility
To qualify, undergraduate students must be in clear academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on at least 28 semester hours of college/university course work.  Graduate students must be in good graduate standing.

Cost
$4,599 undergraduate/$4,799 graduate

Cost includes round-trip airfare, international student identity card, tuition, fees, lodging, ground transportation, and field trips.

Financial Aid
The Religion in India Program qualifies for financial aid in the form of guaranteed student loans, Pell Grants, or applicable graduate assistantships.  Southern Miss students requiring financial aid should contact Frances Sudduth at the International Programs Office before requesting a 2009 - 2010 Study Abroad Financial Aid Application from the university’s Financial Aid Office.

Application/Fee Deadlines
Completed applications, with $250 deposit, are due by 12 March 2010. Balance of fees, less deposit, is due no later than 22 March 2010. Final authority over enrollment decisions rests with the program director and the director of International Education.

Assistance and Information
The University of Southern Mississippi
International Programs
118 College Drive #10047
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4344
Fax: 601.266.5699
E-mail: studyabroad@usm.edu

Dr. Daniel Capper, Director
The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Philosophy and Religion
118 College Drive #5015
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4518
E-mail: u312788@usm.edu

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